Monterey
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The Monterey Bay area is filled with attractions for visitors to explore, from the picturesque Monterey State Historic Park to the quaint Cannery Row.

Monterey Museum of Art
Downtown is home to the Monterey Museum of Art, the Monterey State Historic Park and the Pat Hathaway Historical Photos exhibit. A fine meal can be had nearby at Montrio Bistro or Indian Summer.

Old Fisherman's Wharf
At the Old Fisherman's Wharf, visit the Colton Hall Museum and the 18th Century San Carlos Cathedral. Don't miss the chance to go whale watching. Fresh Cream Restaurant and Rappa's Seafood Restaurant have some of the best dining in the area.

Cannery Row
A trip to Cannery Row is well worth it. Located just a mile from Fisherman's Wharf, here you'll find the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum and the famed Baywood Cellars Tasting Room. Stop into the Sardine Factory and enjoy their fresh seafood creations.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Pacific Grove is home to the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, the Pacific Grove Art Center and the Point Pinos Lighthouse. Dine at Vito's or the Fishwife at Asilomar Beach.

17-Mile Drive
Enjoy breakfast at Tillie Gort's Cafe in Pacific Grove, then take the scenic 17-Mile Drive down to Carmel. Here you can visit Château Julien Wine, the New Masters Gallery and the Exotic Fine Art gallery. Have a hearty meal at Tutto Mondo Trattoria.

Touring Monterey is easy when you make arrangements with a professional company. Go whale watching, take a fishing trip or soak up the sun on the deck of a sailboat.

Bus Tours
Monterey Bay Scenic Tours ( +1 831 372 6278/ http://www.mbstours.com/ )
Del Monte Express Tours ( +1 831 647 1234 )
Diana's Charters and Tours ( +1 831 394 6541/ http://www.dianascharters.com/ )

Fishing Tours
Chris' Fishing Trips & Whale Watching ( +1 831 375 5951/ http://www.chrissfishing.com )
Randy's Fishing Trips ( +1 831 372 7440/ http://www.randysfishingtrips.com/ )

Whale Watching Tours
Chris' Fishing Trips & Whale Watching ( +1 831 375 5951/ http://www.chrissfishing.com )
Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises ( +1 800 979 3370/ http://www.baywatchcruises.com/ )

Boat Tours
Sea Life Tours ( +1 831 372 2203/ http://www.montereybaywatch.com )
Carrera Sailing ( +1 831 375 0648/ http://www.sailmontereybay.com/ )
Princess Tours ( +1 831 372 3501/ http://www.princess.com/ )