An active and functioning fishing village and former center of the canning industry in the area, Monterey is today taken over by the tourists. Join the crowds and stroll through the colorful, vibrant Fisherman's Wharf with gift shops, seafood restaurants and clam bars. Explore the historic Cannery Row immortalized by John Steinbeck and let yourself get enthralled by all the wonderful underwater creatures at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Monterey State Historic Park tells the story of California and its history with 12 well-preserved historic buildings such as the Custom House, one of the oldest structures in California. Stretch your legs or bike the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail that meanders along the coast, or rent a kayak from the Adventures by the Sea and explore the area from the water. Antique hunters should not miss the Cannery Row Antique Mall, one of the largest on the Central Coast. A visit to the Monterey Museum of Art , with the permanent collection of more than 14,000 art pieces, is a must for the art lovers.

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