A visit to California, can it & # 39; s your first time or you & # 39; re a frequent visitor, must include a trip down the Pacific Coast Highway 1. Avoid the stress of renting a car and planning it out with a tour to Monterey Bay and Cannery Row!
A full-day trip starts off in San Francisco, and travels down the scenic West coast on one of the most iconic roads in the world. Take in the scenic vistas made famous from films with an expert guide and commentary. Bring your camera! tour makes some must-see photogenic stops along the way so you do not miss a thing, including several historic and charming surf towns.
One of the stops includes Carmel-by-the-Sea, a picturesque coastal town where Clint Eastwood was once the mayor. Carmel prides itself for its unusual town laws. to wear high heels? A fascinating history and beautiful views await you in Carmel.
The aquarium sees an annual two million visitors, and boasts displays of 30,000 creatures, and more than 600 species of plants and They are first aquarium in the world to grow live California Giant Kelp, a centerpiece of the exhibition. They are also one of the only ones to exhibit both bluefin and yellowfin tuna, and successfully care for the ocean sunfish in captivity. also have a successful Sea Otter Program, where they rescue and rehabilitate sea otters, the only mammals in the aquarium. This is a must-visit if you & # 39; re traveling with children!
Beside for the aquarium, there is plenty else to see on Cannery Row, the waterfront street of New Monterey. Historically, the street hosted several now-defunct sardine canning factories, the last of which closed in 1973 due to the collapse of the local fishing The buildings have now been creatively rejuvenated into shops, restaurants and hotels. Economy in the mid - 1950s. Before the collapse, it was was one of the most productive fisheries in the world due to the upwelling of the nutrient - rich cold Pacific Ocean water. It was the setting of John Steinbeck 's famous 1945 novel, Cannery Row, and the following eponymous 1982 movie star Nick Nolte and Debra Winger. It was also mentioned in Bob Dylan & # 39; s "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands" The stop in Cannery You can explain why you can explore yourself in Cannery Row & # 39; s most famous residents: the California sea lion. Do not worry about timing - this tour is designed so you can explore at your leisure. Row is four hours, perfect fo r shopping, dining and exploring!
Traveling in a group? There are buses available with capacities There are busines available and capacities. of 28, 39, 47, and 56 seats, so this is an excellent option for a trip with friends, extended family or business groups. Find out more about Cannery Row tours!
