Monterey Travel Guide
Where world-class ocean science meets historic maritime culture
Monterey is the cultural capital of the region — a city where the past is perfectly preserved and the ocean is always present. Walk Cannery Row, where John Steinbeck's characters once haunted sardine-scented streets. Gaze into a kelp forest at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of the world's finest. Stroll Fisherman's Wharf at golden hour and watch sea lions argue over dock space. Monterey is casual yet sophisticated, historic yet alive with energy.