Almost a year later, I finally got to the story about the small Californian town of Monterey, located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, in Monterey Bay. It is approximately 185 kilometers south of San Francisco, 563 kilometers north of Los Angeles, and a short drive from the similarly sized town of Carmel.
The city was founded by the Spaniards on June 3, 1770, and from 1822 to 1846. was the capital and main port of Old California. Due to its strategic location, Monterey served as a key military outpost.
Monterey's first inhabitants were Native Americans, and later Spanish explorers, Mexican settlers, American traders, Japanese and Italian fishermen settled here. As of 2010, the city's population is 27,810 people. However, during the tourist season the population increases by about 70 thousand.
As for attractions, there are actually few of them here. Let's see what we found here.
Entering the city along the road that runs along the beach, you can easily reach old Fisherman's Wharf.
Fisherman's Wharf (also called Fisherman's Wharf) is one of the most popular tourist spots in Monterey. If only simply because you simply cannot pass by.
The pier is visible from afar. In the meantime, we are approaching it, walking along the shore along the alley.
The Custom House.
The customs building is located on the shore directly in front of the Fishermen's Wharf.
The sign states that the Customs House is the oldest government building in California. As I already said, from 1822 to 1846. Monterey was the capital and main port of Old California. All cargo arriving here passed through this customs office.
On July 7, 1846, during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), the U.S. military flew a star-striped flag over the customs house to symbolize the end of the Mexican and the beginning of the American era in California.
The building was used for its intended purpose until 1858. Today it looks more like it looked during Mexican rule (1822 - 1846).
Old Fisherman's Wharf
Along the pier there are souvenir shops, small cafes and restaurants.
The boy is working. True, it is impossible to listen to what he “plays”. However, it is also hardly possible to call his actions a game.
Monument to fishermen.
A local grandpa named George took his parrots to the pier. For a small fee (no matter what), he allows children to hold their birds and take pictures with them. Well, what about us? We are like children - right there!
Fish restaurant.
View down from the pier.
By the way, you can ride around the bay on such boats. We haven’t tried it, but it’s clear that such a business exists here.
Everywhere you look there are yachts.
We left the pier and went down to the water. Despite the fact that it is mid-August, the water is icy even near the shore.
Santa Rosalia (Palermo 1132 – September 4, 1166) is the patron saint of Sicilian fishermen in Monterey. The monument was erected on September 4, 1979 in memory of the brave and hardworking Sicilian fishermen.
Fisherman's Wharf. Right view. Or left. It depends on how you stand.
I'm flying!
Not far from the pier, seals and sea lions lounged on the rocks along the shore. Real, wild. It’s cold for people to swim, but they don’t need henna. They're warming up, you know!
Three poplars on ivy carcasses in nirvana.
Beautiful flowers. Mmm... they're not pretty in the photo, I agree.
So, and this... This is in the square between the Customs House and Fisherman's Wharf. A high border, about a meter, probably, and vertically “built-in” in it are such drawings on the tiles. Drawings - the history of the city in pictures.
Gaspar de Portola de Rovira- Spanish soldier, governor of Old California, founder of the cities of San Diego and Monterey. The square is named after him, and behind the monument there is a hotel.
Building with a flag. I can't say anything more.
Approaching the next city attraction - Cannery Row- we stopped near what we thought was a beautiful fountain with dolphins.
It started to get colder, so I warmed up.
- "Sta rs and stripes", I love you!
The shot was taken on the beach (I was freezing) and inserted into this order of photographs because it begins with that white building "Cannery row".
Start. The entire route, which is quite short, is shown on the map.
Cannery Row ("Cannery Row") is another popular tourist spot. The street got its name due to the canneries that were previously located here. Until 1958, it was known as Ocean View Avenue, but was renamed in honor of the novel by John Steinbeck, who spent his childhood in a house located two blocks from Monterey.
By 1973, all factories were closed, but the street retained its name. The vacated premises were converted into hotels, shops and restaurants.
An unknown plant and its fruits.
A squirrel jumped onto a plum tree, tore off a plum and calmly hamstered while sitting on a branch.
Local peace officers.
I don’t start the top, I sat down and sit. (With)
The store is like a tent. We urgently need to start trying on everything, showing off and making faces in front of the camera.
Exactly. Only I didn’t return the hat to them. Mine now! No, I didn’t steal it, if anything)
Cannery building. Now the Marine Reserve named after Edward Ricketts, a marine biologist and close friend of the writer D. Steinbeck, is located here.
The car is taller than me! And I'm not like a dwarf. To the right and to the left there are shops and "e" everywhere d alni".
By the end of daylight, the lazkas want to sleep. After dinner at an Indian establishment, I wanted to lie down and sit somewhere.
On this trip we failed visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. We filled this gap a few months later, in 2014. But more on that in the next episode.
Monterey(Monterey) is one of the key cities in California. It was once the capital of this state. The proximity of the ocean gave Monterey an advantage, and for a long time it was a simple fishing village. It was here that the first theater, library and printing house appeared in the state of California, which means Monterey was the center of cultural life. All these historical layers gave the city its extraordinary and unique appearance, which has not disappeared to this day. Therefore, we decided to definitely stop by Monterey. Walking around Monterey, you can immerse yourself in history and at the same time realize that you are in one of the most prosperous and wealthy cities in California.
Monterey (Monterey) is a city on the shores of Monterey Bay in the state of California, USA. It is located 290 km south of San Francisco. Monterey was founded in the 18th century (back in 1770) by immigrants from Spain and from 1775 to 1849 it was the first capital of California. In the first half of the 20th century, Monterey was famous for its fishing until the industry went into decline in 1960. Now it is a very famous tourist city, which both Americans and foreign tourists come to see.
The tourist streets of Monterey are the pages of a Steinbeck novel come to life. This building is the most recognizable in Monterey.
Description
First of all, Monterey is interesting for its beautiful nature and historical buildings, and it is also here that the picturesque 17-mile road begins, along which everyone who travels in the USA by car along the highway along the Pacific Ocean between and tries to drive. So this is a real haven for tourists and independent travelers interested in the nature and history of the California coast. And Americans love to relax in Monterey with the whole family on weekends and just have a pleasant time here.
Interesting facts about Monterey:
- Monterey has only about 30 thousand residents, but more than 2 million people come here every year (only 2 times less than visitors to Monterey).
- In June 1967, the first major rock music festival was held in Monterey, attended by about 200 thousand people.
- Monterey's sister city is the Croatian Dubrovnik, now famous for the filming of the cult series "Game of Thrones".
Pacific Grove is the best neighborhood in Monterey
And secondly, Monterey is a very beautiful city in California, located on the most picturesque ocean coast, which is only two hours away from Silicon Valley. There are good restaurants, private wineries and boutiques, plenty of space to walk, and the evening life promises to be rich and varied.
City of Monterey
In general, Monterey is the best place for a relaxing holiday and leisurely entertainment. In its spirit, it somehow reminded us of the East Coast of the USA, an equally interesting city with a rich history and developed tourist infrastructure.
We recommend visiting the Monterey Visitor Center at 401 Camino El Estero. It is open every day from 10:00 to 18:00. There you can get all the information you are interested in about Monterey from its employees, and they will also help you plan your leisure time in the best possible way absolutely free of charge.
It's nice to have a house in Monterey!
Interesting to know: Between the cities of Monterey and Carmel lies a private area called Pebble Beach, through which the famous beach passes. This one of the most beautiful highways in the world winds along the coast through a forest of cypress trees and the rich private homes of local residents.
Along 17 Mile Road you can see a lone cypress tree - a symbol of California
When is the best time to go?
Monterey is known for its mild Mediterranean climate, and it is quite warm almost all year round. However, it is worth considering the weather when planning your visit. Coastal fog is common during the summer months, and it rains frequently in Monterey during the winter.
Good to know:
- The best time to visit Monterey is late autumn. In October and early November there are the greatest number of sunny days and the likelihood of rain is minimal.
How to get there
Getting to Monterey by car is very easy:
- From Los Angeles take Route 1 north, if you want to drive along the ocean along the serpentine road. Or use track 101 and race fast.
- And from San Francisco - along the same road No. 1 south along the coast. Or through mountain passes along a combination of several roads - 1, 17 and 101.
Recommendation:
We looked for a car to travel around the USA on rentalcars.com. After the flight from Moscow to Los Angeles, we immediately took a car booked in advance at a good price right at LAX airport ().
The MST bus fare from San Jose to Monterey costs $12.
You can also fly to Monterey by plane from cities in different US states:
Where to stay overnight
Hotels in Monterey are very easy to find and you can stay both in the city center and in neighboring towns.
- On our first visit to California, we chose an inexpensive hotel with a pool for an overnight stay. Magic Carpet Lodge in one of the suburbs of Monterey called Seaside, so that early in the morning you can immediately head towards San Francisco and not waste time driving around the city and stopping at the tempting ocean.
- And the second time we stayed in a cozy hotel in Pacific Grove with pleasant rooms and a good breakfast - Wilkies Inn .
Here best hotels in Monterey(and in the Pacific Grove area):
| Spindrift Inn(price from $200
, rating 9.3
) - a homely, cozy historical 3* hotel with spacious rooms and ocean views. It is located in the heart of Cannery Row and is considered one of the most romantic hotels in the United States according to guest ratings. |
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| The Jabberwock Bed & Breakfast (price from $220 , rating 9.4 , with breakfast) - a completely homely hotel with Victorian decor. | |
| Pacific Gardens Inn(price from $120 , rating 8.7 ) is an inexpensive but very cozy hotel with parking, fast Internet and a separate entrance. The best option in terms of price-quality ratio. | |
| Gosby House Inn(price from $300 , rating 9.1 ) - a historical Victorian hotel with the best reviews. Spacious and cozy rooms with a fireplace. | |
| Seven Gables Inn(price from $320 , rating 9.2 , breakfast included) - two-story 4* mansion right on the shore, comfortable rooms, gorgeous views of the ocean. |
Even in Monterey, you can stay in an apartment or even rent an entire house. Airbnb is very useful for this.
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Where to eat
Monterey has a wide variety of restaurants. Choose whichever one you like best. We will list only those recommended by the official guide - Cannery Row Visitor Guide.
- Sly McFly's Oceanview Grill - delicious food, beautiful views of the bay, the best live music and dancing
- Lalla Oceanside Grill - modern California restaurant, patio overlooking Monterey Bay
- Sarsdine Factory Restaurant - dinner with live music, treating every guest like a star
- Angels Share is a wonderful place for a romantic dinner
- Cooper's Pub & Restaurant - British pub atmosphere
Our visit
Since a new one has been built next to the old historic pier, you can watch the fishing boats unload the day's catch right from the restaurant.
- If you're lucky, you might be able to photograph sea lions and otters frolicking in the calm waters of the inner harbour.
- To better explore ocean life, take a glass-bottom boat ride, go fishing, or go on a whale watching tour.
- For food, it is recommended to take a cup of hot clam soup or try fresh squid in one of the restaurants where you can have a snack while enjoying the view of the ocean.
Cannery Row
Cannery Row is a street along the waterfront in Monterey that was once home to several canning factories (the last one closed in 1973). Once upon a time it was called Ocean View Avenue, but in January 1958 it was renamed in honor of John Steinbeck’s famous novel “Cannery Row.”
At the very beginning of his work, published in 1945, Steinbeck very accurately and controversially described Cannery Row as “a poem, a rattle and a stench, its own color, mood and character, a nostalgic vision, a dream.” He went on to talk about the colorful past of the canning row and the culture that developed there, which fell into decay over time.
Today, restored old factory buildings house specialty shops and galleries for local artists, and more than 25 restaurants and cafes. The combination of natural beauty, interesting history and a somewhat mysterious atmosphere makes Cannery Row one of the most attractive tourist destinations (as in Arizona).
The main attraction on Cannery Row and a clear favorite among tourists is the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, ranked among the best attractions in the world. It constantly surprises with new exhibits and programs, and also conducts educational work in the study and conservation of marine life.
Information for Monterey Bay Aquarium visitors:
- Opening hours: from 9:30 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 9:30 to 20:00 on weekends
- Ticket prices - $50 (adult), $30 (children - from 3 to 12 years old, up to 3 years old - free)
Cannery Row - tourist map
Helpful advice:
Don't miss it while walking Cannery Row Monument- a monument to everyone who took part in the life of Cannery Row. It is located across the street from the brewing company building, next to the wax museum.
In the center of the composition is the figure of the writer John Steinbeck, the main popularizer of Cannery Row. Also featured are marine biologist Ed Ricketts, one of the first to study the underwater life of Monterey Bay, a Chinese fisherman from the mid-19th century, Madame Flora Woods, famous for her boundless generosity, and four entrepreneurs who revived the life that had died out for a time on Cannery Row.
Monterey - the history of the region of the former capital of California
As always in North America, any people are recognized as the indigenous population, and therefore the first people. So, as for the territory where Monterey, Carmel and San Francisco are now located, the Ohlone Indians lived here from the 6th century.
And Europeans discovered the Pacific coast of California only in 1542, when a Portuguese subject of the Spanish king, Juay Cabril, sailed by. He did not land in Monterey, as in other places, he only explored the coastline.
Only at the beginning of the 17th century did the Spaniards set out again in the footsteps of Cabrilho, and Monterey Bay received its name. But another hundred and fifty years passed before people came here again. The decision to found a city here was made in 1770.
Moreover, the new city became the capital of both Californias, Upper (Alta) and Lower (Baja). The Upper is what we now call the state of California in the United States, and the Lower is Baja, a popular resort, the California Peninsula in Mexico. And at that time, both Californias were part of the state of New Spain.
After the War of Independence, both Alta and Baja became part of Mexico. But the Mexican-American War ended with the defeat of the former Spanish colony in 1846, and the American flag was flown over the Monterey trading house, which was still the capital. So California became part of the United States, and the capital was moved to.
At first, the city did not benefit from becoming part of another state. Except that many adventurers came here in search of fortune during the gold rush.
However, when these times ended, Monterey finally lost its metropolitan status (at that time San Francisco rose), and residents had to continue to engage in fishing, which did not distinguish them from others. Everyone who lived near the shore, that is, literally everyone on the coast, fished. The fishing business failed by the middle of the 20th century.
Many famous artists and writers lived here in the late 19th and 20th centuries, including John Steinbeck, who described Monterey in the novels Cannery Row and Sweet Thursday, Henry Miller, Robert Stevenson, Robinson Jeffers, Arthur France Matthews and many others.
Now every period of Monterey's history has been turned into a local attraction, and the city lives on tourism and... translations. Monterey has found a new face and is now the translation capital of the world!
Monterey State Historic Park
Today you can get acquainted with the history of Monterey in the Historical Park, located right in the city near the pier. The variety of well-preserved buildings from the last century reflects Monterey's cultural diversity. In the architecture of houses and interior items, one can trace the milestones of California's gradual transition from a modest Spanish outpost to an agricultural Mexican province and evaluate the changes after joining the United States.
For more information about Monterey State Historic Park, visit its website →
Historic buildings in the city of Monterey:
- Custom House (1827)
- Pacific House (1847)
- Boston Store (Casa Del Oro) (1845)
- Casa Soberanes (1842)
- First Brick House (1847)
- Old Whaling Station (1847)
- California's First Theater (1844)
- Larkin House (1834)
- Sherman's Quarters (1834)
- Stevenson House (1840-1897)
- Casa Gutierrez (1846)
- Casa Serrano (1845)
- Colton Hall (1849)
- Old Jail (1854)
- Royal Presidio Chapel (1794)
Monterey Historic Park (click to enlarge)
Recommendation: It’s best to start getting acquainted with the history of Monterey by visiting the museum located in the Pacific House building. There you can get information about the historical park and see exhibits that tell about different eras and their influence on life in Monterey.
Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. Ticket price is $5.
Pacific Grove is a chic oceanfront neighborhood
Pacific Grove- in fact, a separate city, or suburb of Monterey. We drove here by car and took a few shots.
The city of Monterey is also famous for the fact that the most expensive house in California is located here. We don’t know whether we saw it or not, but the houses in Pacific Grove turned out to be quite nice and picturesque, built in the Victorian style. Almost all of them are classified as historical heritage, and many have turned into small hotels.
Interesting facts about Pacific Grove:
- The 1989 Tom Hanks film Turner & Hooch was filmed here.
- There is a reserve of monarch butterflies, which are very suitable for the local climate.
- Lover's Point is Monterey's premier spot for kayaking and beach fun.
- In spring, in Perkins Park on the ocean, you can see a “magic carpet” of flowers
There is a walking path by the ocean where tourists and locals love to stroll
Now let's start walking past the cute houses of Pacific Grove
Just a fabulous house
Curious turrets with balconies
This house is probably very warm in winter. The pipe is amazing!
Typical Pacific Grove street
Gazebo near the embankment
And just past Pacific Grove the 17 Mile Road begins.
Photo
Monterey on the map
Legend on the map:
- blue marker- Monterey attractions
- green marker– attractions Pacific Grove and Lone Cypress (17 Mile Road)
- burgundy marker— entrance to 17 Mile Road from Pacific Grove
- orange marker— good hotels in Monterey
Check out another cool video about things to do in Monterey:
What else to see on the Pacific Coast of California
The first time we traveled to California, we arrived in Monterey from San Luis Obispo in the afternoon. That day we drove a huge distance and visited so many sights and were so filled with impressions that we decided not to study Monterey in detail (we looked at it in detail on our second trip along the Pacific Coast Highway, when we were driving in the opposite direction, from San Francisco to Los Angeles). Angeles).
On our website we describe in detail what you can see on the way to Monterey from Los Angeles:
- In the morning we saw a ghostly
- Then we admired it.
- Visited Julia Pfeiffer Burns Park.
- We were just crazy about the beautiful road.
- We looked into a cute fairy tale.
In addition, on Highway 1, but closer to, is located, and also, deep in the Santa Ynez hills, you can visit and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Denmark of past centuries. There are many interesting places in California!
The city, about which information is presented in this article, was founded by the Spaniards back in 1770. It is this locality that holds the title of the former capital of one of the US states - California.
The city of Monterey (California) has a rather interesting centuries-old history of its development.
Charming and small, but very cute and cozy town. After reading this article, you will be able to learn more about this amazingly beautiful historical place.
Monterey (California): photo, location
One of the favorite places for tourists to visit in the US state of California is Monterey. This picturesque, sunny town is located on the very shore of the Monterey Bay (Pacific Ocean) between Los Angeles and the beautiful city of San Francisco.
It occupies a rather honorable place in the centuries-old history of North America. This is a real piece of paradise, an oasis for entertainment and wonderful relaxation. More than 2 million tourists visit it every year for the purpose of relaxation and exploring its magnificent natural and historical attractions. This is one of the most beautiful places in California, representing the western coast of the state.
Monterey (California) is located 80 kilometers south of the city of San Jose, from which road No. 17 (passage) goes to it, turning almost in the middle of the road (from Santa Cruz) to the old coastal Spanish road No. 1. The latter extends along the shores of the Pacific Ocean (North and South America).
In 2005, the city's population was just over 30.5 thousand people.
A little bit of history
Monterey (California), like the entire state, was originally (in the 1770s) part of New Spain. Moreover, from 1775 to 1849 this city was the first capital of the state.
The state was in the possession of Mexico until 1846, but after the Mexican-American War it was hung over the trading house of the city of Monterey. This marked the annexation of California to the States of America. At that time, this event did not turn out to be anything particularly remarkable for the residents of this locality.
Subsequently, Monterey, gradually losing its status as the state capital, began to turn into a place where mass industrial fishing began. Several canned sardine factories have opened along the coast here.
About the fishing industry
The bay is home to a huge number of sardines, making Monterey a fishing town with a fishing shipyard and many fish processing plants. However, by the middle of the 20th century, due to its excessive fishing, the bay's resources were depleted. As a result, I was completely ruined here.
The buildings of those factories have survived to this day, and represent one of the main city attractions. Many buildings are used for the best hotels and fish restaurants, souvenir shops and shops. Among other things, since the end of the last century, one of the most unique marine aquariums has been opened in one of the former factories. It contains approximately 35,000 species of a wide variety of inhabitants of the deep sea.
Tourists visiting the city of Monterey (California) can see a lot of interesting things.
Attractions
Monterey has many attractions: an oceanarium, ancient port buildings, a library, a theater, etc.
The atmosphere and surroundings of the city give it an irresistible charm. Most of the houses are built in Victorian style. There is even a two-story building preserved here with a fireplace in it from the time of the Spanish discoverers - Larkin House. The centuries-old buildings, which now house a library, a theater, as well as the Custom House building (customs), have also been preserved intact.
Both the Chapel of St. Presidio and Colton Hall (an old school) are also interesting. In addition, this town also preserves the only (last) sidewalk in the United States made of whale bones. It is located near the Old Whale Station.
Monterey (California) is equally famous for its main street, Cannery Row. Today, the city's main entertainment venues are located here.
Since 1958, the famous Monterey Jazz Festival has been held annually. And since 1991 - a bicycle festival. Now the city is a great place for a relaxing holiday in numerous coastal hotels.
Oceanarium
Monterey is home to one of the most unique and best aquariums in the world - Monterey Bay, which was mentioned above. It contains the best marine animals and plants.
The water in the aquarium provides a natural habitat for marine exhibits, as it comes directly from the ocean. The establishment itself is located in the building of an old factory located on the shore. On the ocean side, the aquarium has a unique observation deck with a unique stunning view of the emerald endless expanses of the great Pacific Ocean.
Marine life
Monterey Bay (California) contains water that provides an excellent breeding ground for all the underwater vegetation that exists in it. These places are rich in numerous and diverse representatives of fauna and flora: vast areas with seaweed, rookeries and seals, numerous species of fish, etc. All this together attracts the attention of divers and scientists: geologists, biologists, etc.
Vessels periodically sail from the pier to observe gray whales, as well as sperm whales (though rarely). They sail without fear to the shores in search of food, and tourists, observing all this with their own eyes, are indescribably delighted. Whales, accustomed to the presence of people, even allow you to touch them.
An unusual and amazing sight is the 3-6-meter algae stretching to the surface of the water from the very bottom of the ocean.
Nature
Near the city, at the very bottom of Monterey Bay (California), as noted above, there is a unique underwater deep canyon. The presence of it and other smaller underwater canyons led to the formation of such a diverse flora and fauna of the marine world in a relatively small area of the ocean close to the coast.
The landscapes of the coastal areas of the city are also remarkable, strewn with a fantastically beautiful carpet of pink lavender. The beaches covered with snow-white sand with picturesque landscapes against the backdrop of amazing reefs and rocks also look great.
That same amazingly beautiful winding road (No. 17) runs along the ocean coast between majestic cliffs and snow-white beaches, periodically diving into groves and forests growing in the very depths of the peninsula, where the most beautiful and expensive mansions in the state of California are located.
Weather
The weather in these places is also great. Monterey (California) attracts many tourists from around the world with its warm and sunny atmosphere.
The climate in the city is moderately warm. In winter there is much more rainfall here than in summer. In total, approximately 424 mm of precipitation falls per year. The average annual temperature is +13.2°C.
Conclusion
Along the Pacific coast of California there are numerous cities, each with its own characteristics and attractions. But it is Monterey that has rightfully earned the title of one of the best places for entertainment and recreation for travelers and tourists.
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K: Settlements founded in 1770Monterey(English) Monte r ey listen)) is a city in California, USA. It stands on the shores of Monterey Bay of the Pacific Ocean. Located 80 km (as the crow flies) south of San Jose, from which pass road No. 17 leads through the mountain range to Monterey, which approximately halfway - after Santa Cruz - turns into the old Spanish coastal road No. 1, running along the coast of the Pacific Ocean along South and North America.
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Monterey was founded by the Spanish in 1770. At that time, California was part of New Spain. From 1775 to 1849, the city was the first capital of California. In 2005 its population was 30,641.
Monterey has many attractions - one of the best aquariums in the USA, ancient port facilities, the first Californian cultural institutions - a theater, library, etc. (the buildings have been preserved).
Just a few kilometers from the city at the bottom of Monterey Bay there is a unique underwater canyon - Monterey Canyon. Its presence, as well as the presence of other underwater canyons nearby, has caused a huge diversity of animal and plant marine life in a relatively small area of the ocean in the immediate vicinity of the coast, so this bay attracts the attention of biologists, geologists and other scientists from all over the world.
The extremely beautiful and very winding “17 Mile Road” departs from the city. This private but public toll road runs along the small Monterey Peninsula jutting out into the ocean between the towns of Monterey (to the north) and Carmel (to the south). The road runs along the Pacific coast between beaches and cliffs, periodically diving into forests and groves in the depths of the peninsula, where some of the most expensive mansions in California are located.
Until the 1960s, the city was famous for its fishing. The city has hosted a famous jazz festival every year since 1958. Monterey Jazz Festival. Every April since 1991, a cycling festival has been held on the race track and in its surroundings. Sea Otter Classic. Currently, the city is one of the places of relaxation, located near Silicon Valley - no more than two hours by car.
Twin Cities
Notable natives and residents
- Rachel Roy (born 1974) is an American fashion designer.
- Allison Scagliotti (born 1990) is an American actress.
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Prince Vasily decided that this bone, a bill of 30 thousand, had to be thrown to the poor princess so that it would not occur to her to talk about Prince Vasily’s participation in the mosaic portfolio business. Pierre signed the bill, and from then on the princess became even kinder. The younger sisters also became affectionate towards him, especially the youngest, pretty, with a mole, often embarrassed Pierre with her smiles and embarrassment at the sight of him.
It seemed so natural to Pierre that everyone loved him, it would seem so unnatural if someone did not love him, that he could not help but believe in the sincerity of the people around him. Moreover, he did not have time to ask himself about the sincerity or insincerity of these people. He constantly had no time, he constantly felt in a state of meek and cheerful intoxication. He felt like the center of some important general movement; felt that something was constantly expected of him; that if he didn’t do this, he would upset many and deprive them of what they expected, but if he did this and that, everything would be fine - and he did what was required of him, but something good remained ahead.
More than anyone else at this first time, Prince Vasily took possession of both Pierre’s affairs and himself. Since the death of Count Bezukhy, he has not let Pierre out of his hands. Prince Vasily had the appearance of a man weighed down by affairs, tired, exhausted, but out of compassion, unable to finally abandon this helpless young man, the son of his friend, to the mercy of fate and the rogues, apres tout, [in the end,] and with such a huge fortune. In those few days that he stayed in Moscow after the death of Count Bezukhy, he called Pierre to himself or came to him himself and prescribed to him what needed to be done, in such a tone of fatigue and confidence, as if he was saying every time:
“Vous savez, que je suis accable d"affaires et que ce n"est que par pure charite, que je m"occupe de vous, et puis vous savez bien, que ce que je vous propose est la seule chose faisable." [ You know, I am swamped with business; but it would be merciless to leave you like this; of course, what I am telling you is the only possible one.]
“Well, my friend, tomorrow we’re going, finally,” he told him one day, closing his eyes, moving his fingers on his elbow and in such a tone, as if what he was saying had been decided a long time ago between them and could not be decided otherwise.
If you are planning to visit Monterey and don’t know how to usefully spend your free time, then below is a list of the main Monterey attractions(California) will be useful to you.
Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey
One of California's most popular attractions, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, or MBA, is located on the site of a former cannery on the Pacific coast. The aquarium was opened in 1984. About 1.8 million people attend the MBA each year. The aquarium contains 623 species of various plants and animals. Among the numerous aquariums, the most attention should be paid to the central aquarium Ocean's Edge Wing (aquarium height 10 meters, volume 1300 thousand liters). It was in this aquarium that giant kelp forests appeared in an artificial environment for the first time in the world. In the aquarium you can see an exhibition of sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, penguins, sea otters, and many other animals that can be seen both above and below the waterline.Also on the grounds of the aquarium, there is a special flamingo exhibit, opened in 2010.
The aquarium is open all year round, except for Christmas. It is best to purchase tickets to the Aquarium on the spot.
Cannery Row in Monterey
One of the embankments and most famous streets of Monterey, Cannery Row, gained its fame thanks to a number of canneries located on its territory. Until 1958, the street was called Ocean View Avenue and was renamed in honor of John Steinbeck and his famous novel "Cannery Row". The last cannery on Cannery Row closed in 1973, but the street retains its name. Today Cannery Row is one of the city's main attractions. The Edward F. Ricketts Marine Sanctuary is located on the territory of the former plant, and many hotels, restaurants and shops are located in the premises of the former plants.
Walk between the Wharf and Cannery Row in Monterey
One of the best ways to relax and enjoy the ocean scenery in Monterey is to visit Fisherman's Wharf and stroll along Cannery Row. Near the pier you can see sea lions, seals and sea otters, colonies of which live on the coastal cliffs.
Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey
Fisherman's Wharf is one of Monterey's most popular tourist attractions. The area around the pier is home to dozens of restaurants and souvenir shops. At the end of the pier there is an observation deck that offers beautiful views of the bay. Here you can also take a boat tour for whale watching, on board a glass-bottomed ship.
Monterey Maritime Museum
The Monterey Maritime and History Museum features a wide-ranging exhibit that explores the history of Monterey and the surrounding area through the lens of its proximity to the ocean. The exhibition includes thousands of artifacts, including permanent exhibitions dedicated to the disaster of the USS Macon airship in Point Sur; tribes of Ohlone and Rumsien Indians; history of Spanish colonization and exploration of California. The museum was opened in 1971. The museum is open to the public from 10.00 to 17.00, closed on Mondays. Entrance to the museum is free.
Monterey State Historic Park
Monterey State Historic Park includes the historical part of the city dating back to the founding of Monterey and is one of the US national monuments. The total area of the park is 32.5 hectares. The park contains 17 buildings, including the First Theater (built in 1846-1847 and originally used as a boarding house), the Custom House (built in 1821, the first brick house in California (built in 1847), the first Monterey City Hall Colton Hall, Stevenson Mansion (the building of a former French hotel, in one of the rooms of which lived the famous British writer Robert Louis Stevenson).
Monterey Harbor Cruise
One of the best ways to get up close and personal with the marine life that lives in Monterey Harbor is on a cruise ship. A cruise won't take much time, but will be one of the best ways to spend your time. Pleasure boats depart from the pier every 30 minutes.
Insufferable Denis Park in Monterey
One of the most famous amusement parks for children, Dennis the Menace Park, was founded in 1956 by the famous cartoonist and creator of the famous comic strip “Horrible Denis” Hank Kutch. The park complex occupies an area of 45 acres in a multi-use recreation area in the heart of downtown Monterey. In the park area there is a dance studio, a youth center, multi-sports fields, and a skate park (Monterey Skate Park). The park is open to the public in summer every day except Tuesdays from 10.00.
