1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
A history-saturated neighborhood and a literary landmark, Monterey’s Cannery Row is a must-see for fans of John Steinbeck and American literature—and this self-led walking tour offers a seamless, flexible way to discover. Upon purchasing, download the audio tour and use when and as often as you’d like. You’ll learn about the rise and fall of the local fishing industry, Steinbeck’s work, the neighborhood’s revival, and more.
The tour takes you past the Cannery Row Monument and briefly explains the significance of each person depicted.
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The tour takes you past the original Monterey Canning Company warehouse. Outside the warehouse is where you’ll hear the story of
Cannery Row.
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The tour passes the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant which is the highest-grossing restaurant on the Row. You’ll hear about its connection to the Monterey Canning Company.
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The tour will take you briefly inside the InterContinental The Clement Monterey Hotel where you’ll be shown a historic aerial photograph of Cannery Row.
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You’ll walk past Doc Rickett’s Pacific Biological Laboratories where you’ll more about the man that lived there.
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The tour takes you past the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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The tour takes you past this environmentally sustainable, 25,000 square foot center. It opened in 2019, to expand and enhance the Aquarium’s educational programs by offering free informative programs for teachers and students.
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The tour stops briefly outside the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa where you’ll hear about some of its shops.
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You’ll walk along the San Carlos Beach.
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