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#22 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Lake; Bay
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- 15 Sep 2004 "Monterey-location, location, location!!"
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#23 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Park
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- 19 Jan 2008 "Absolutely beautiful!"
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#24 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Self-guided 2.7 mile walking tour around 46 historic buildings in downtown Monterey.
Attraction type: Tour; Historic walking area; Scenic/historic walking area; Trail
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- 11 Apr 2005 "what path?"
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#25 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Come experience "Total Bliss" with us at Elysium. Offering the best in Custom Facials, Therapeutic Massage, Full Body Waxing, Complete Nail Care and Make up Applicaton. Our trained professionals will pamper you and bring balance to your Mind, Body and Soul. We pride ourselves in giving relaxing massages with every facial, healing results with every massage and warm, caring touches with every services. We look forward to having you as a valued client.
Attraction type: Spa
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- 17 Apr 2007 "My favorite spa"
- 28 Nov 2006 "Best on the Monterey Peninsula!"
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#27 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Speciality shop
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- 18 Mar 2007 "Great Soap at Monterey"
- 15 Sep 2006 "Monterey Soap"
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#28 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Step back into the life and times of the 19th century when visiting this historic home and gardens dating back to the 1800s.
Attraction type: Historic home
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- 19 Jan 2008 "Beautiful Gardens"
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#29 of 65 attractions in Monterey
This rocky beach is typical of the beautiful scenery along the Big Sur coastline.
Attraction type: State park; Beach
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#30 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Speciality shop
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- 29 Dec 2007 "Ghiradelli's OK"
- 24 Apr 2006 "Ghirardelli on cannery row"
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#31 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Seals bask on the beach and pelicans perch on rocky cliffs along this famous drive that passes through many popular spots.
Attraction type: Scenic drive
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- 18 Jun 2008 "Expensive & Disappointing"
- 3 Jun 2008 "State Rip-off Extraordinaire!"
- 16 Sep 2007 "Save your time and $"
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#32 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Lake offering 5,500 acres and 60 miles of shoreline for excellent bass fishing.
Attraction type: Lake
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- 31 Jan 2008 "Great for watersports!"
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#33 of 65 attractions in Monterey
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#36 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Spa
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- 9 Jan 2008 "Don't bother unitl renovation done"
- 20 Nov 2007 "Pretty solid."
- 21 May 2007 "Trip to the Spaaaaaaaa"
Popular hiking trail running along the Pacific Grove and Monterey coast.
Attraction type: Biking trail
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#39 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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- 12 Dec 2005 "Great Experience"
A Robert Trent Jones Sr. signature course that offers 18 challenging holes, at par 71, and follows the natural terrain of the coast along the scenic Monterey-Salinas corridor.
Attraction type: Golf course
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Built in 1860 by Whaling Captain Manuel Perry, this Victorian mansion is part of Monterey's "Path of History" walking tour.
Attraction type: Historic home
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#42 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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- 11 Apr 2005 "Neat church"
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#43 of 65 attractions in Monterey
A landmark on Cannery Row, this is the spot where John Steinbeck's good buddy and biologist Ed "Doc" Ricketts prepped the marine life he collected before shipping it to schools and medical facilities.
Attraction type: Historic site
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- 11 Jul 2007 "Old Monterey History"
- 15 Dec 2003 "If you've read Cannery Row...It's amazing!"
Popular weekend getaway spot and a great place to picnic and whale watch from the shore.
Attraction type: Lighthouse
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History museum showing what life was like in Old Monterey more than 150 years ago.
Attraction type: History museum
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#51 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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- 23 Mar 2007 "A Whale of a Time (or a dolphin of one ...)"
- 1 Mar 2007 "not worth it"
- 22 Dec 2005 "You must do this!"
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#52 of 65 attractions in Monterey
Samples from nearly 40 different wineries.
Attraction type: Winery; Speciality shop
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This 100 year-old carousel has an arcade, ice cream shop, and candy store as well.
Attraction type: Game/entertainment centre; Amusement/theme park
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Over 80,500 images of California from 1855-2001.
Attraction type: Other
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Attraction type: Children's museum; Aquarium; Educational site
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A great 1.25-mile walk from Cannery Row to Lover's Point to soak up the sights and sounds of the sea.
Attraction type: Trail
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Photographs, models and exhibits on Monterey's connection to the sea.
Attraction type: Maritime museum
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