Cannery Row
Cannery Row
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Cannery Row is the Central Coast’s premier visitor destination. Home to some of the most luxurious hotels, world-class restaurants, boutiques & galleries, spas, premium wine tasting & exciting recreation Monterey has to offer, including the best nightlife. Walk everywhere. The breathtaking coastline of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is the backdrop for every Cannery Row experience. Parking is never a problem, and everything is within walking distance.
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- angie gMarysville, California34 contributionsFun family stopLoved looking at all the shops. I just hope that they bring in more unique shops, and not more touristy T-shirt shops. A lot of great choices for food. Nice for a couple hours to stroll and look. Great place to take the kids lots of beautiful views from the piers. Lots of cute places to have a drink.Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 February 2023
- Mary PenneyDoylestown, Pennsylvania7 contributionsThe old and newWe loved to learn about the history of the men and women who lived along the bay. It was sad and inspiring to see how they created the sardine industry. In the end, the industry depleted the sardines and this led to the canneries closing. The story is happy with the emerging marine biologists such as Ed Ricketts, John Steinbeck and other visionaries. Be sure and do the John Steinbeck Audio Tour to get into the little corners of the area.Visited March 2023Written 17 March 2023
- Wendy NJohns Creek, Georgia336 contributionsTourist TrapThe area is good for restaurants and souvenir shops, but not much else. The area used to have more unique stores and galleries but found this trip that most of those had disappeared. If you are visiting the Aquarium, it makes sense to take a stroll through the area and see the history of the town which had a heavy reliance on fishing in some of the old buildings.Visited May 2023Written 20 May 2023
- ValleyblueSacramento, California416 contributionsA fun part of any visit to MontereyWhen you go to Monterey, figure on doing a lot of walking. Cannery Row is a great walking area. There are so many shops, cafes, restaurants, and places for snacks (candy, ice cream, baked goods, etc.) to browse and window shop. OK, admittedly it is quite touristy, but fun nonetheless. Cannery Row is really just a part of the area. You can also walk along the shore, go to the aquarium, rent bikes, and just relax and enjoy what Monterey has to offer.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 July 2023
- pecanpie2205Essex, United Kingdom1,054 contributionsGood for a nice strollIf visiting the Aquarium take the time to stroll down Cannery Row. There are lots of restaurants and souvenir shops to browse in. There’s are some information boards giving the history of the town which are interesting. Apart from that, there isn’t much else to do but a nice stroll nevertheless.Visited August 2022Travelled with familyWritten 9 July 2023
- SimbaTheExplorerCalifornia243 contributionsEnjoyable Visit to Cannery RowI really love Cannery Row. There are so many great restaurants and a lot of variety in restaurants compared to Old Fisherman’s Wharf. The walk along the bike path and along Cannery Row itself is very pleasant. The aquarium is at the far end of Cannery Row. We enjoyed walking to the aquarium from our hotel near the wharf and taking the trolley back. There is a nice souvenir store specializing in sea otter merchandise about a block from the aquarium. It is better to purchase souvenirs outside the aquarium because everything in the aquarium is expensive.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 13 August 2023
- food ePhoenix, Arizona966 contributionsTourist area averageTypical tourist strip on cannery row. Mamy shops are low end and dirty. A few good spots include aquarium, m.p. hotel 5 star. Some mediocre food and shops . Love the surrounding area and love the bay. Town needs to improve a bit and expand its things to do. So spend 1 day then drive out side area to carmel big sur to round out trip.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 September 2023
- WaddlerYork, United Kingdom10,072 contributionsEnjoyableIts a touristy area but retains some authenticity in its buildings and is an attractive street. Loved the Fish Hopper restaurant and we enjoyed Treasure Ride. Of course the aquarium is the big attraction but you might spot sea life anyway, look out for sea otters and sea lions wherever you get an outlook over the bay.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 6 September 2023
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Roland R
42 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
We enjoyed every piece of history Monterey has to offer. Beautiful scenery!!! Riding Monterey trolley was fun!!! Loved this place!!!
Written 16 September 2023
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Waddler
York, UK10,072 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Its a touristy area but retains some authenticity in its buildings and is an attractive street.
Loved the Fish Hopper restaurant and we enjoyed Treasure Ride. Of course the aquarium is the big attraction but you might spot sea life anyway, look out for sea otters and sea lions wherever you get an outlook over the bay.
Loved the Fish Hopper restaurant and we enjoyed Treasure Ride. Of course the aquarium is the big attraction but you might spot sea life anyway, look out for sea otters and sea lions wherever you get an outlook over the bay.
Written 6 September 2023
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food e
Phoenix, AZ966 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Typical tourist strip on cannery row. Mamy shops are low end and dirty. A few good spots include aquarium, m.p. hotel 5 star. Some mediocre food and shops . Love the surrounding area and love the bay. Town needs to improve a bit and expand its things to do. So spend 1 day then drive out side area to carmel big sur to round out trip.
Written 6 September 2023
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Alanna Campbell
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand11 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
What a fun little town. I had never heard of it but my boyfriend and I enjoyed walking the shops after we had been to the aquarium, would recommend going and having a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants
Written 3 September 2023
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SimbaTheExplorer
California243 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I really love Cannery Row. There are so many great restaurants and a lot of variety in restaurants compared to Old Fisherman’s Wharf. The walk along the bike path and along Cannery Row itself is very pleasant. The aquarium is at the far end of Cannery Row. We enjoyed walking to the aquarium from our hotel near the wharf and taking the trolley back. There is a nice souvenir store specializing in sea otter merchandise about a block from the aquarium. It is better to purchase souvenirs outside the aquarium because everything in the aquarium is expensive.
Written 13 August 2023
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slpsomm
Dover, OH511 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Very nice area. Many touristy shops and restaurants and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Shops were clean and nice.
Written 24 July 2023
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pecanpie2205
Essex, UK1,054 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
If visiting the Aquarium take the time to stroll down Cannery Row.
There are lots of restaurants and souvenir shops to browse in.
There’s are some information boards giving the history of the town which are interesting.
Apart from that, there isn’t much else to do but a nice stroll nevertheless.
There are lots of restaurants and souvenir shops to browse in.
There’s are some information boards giving the history of the town which are interesting.
Apart from that, there isn’t much else to do but a nice stroll nevertheless.
Written 9 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Valleyblue
Sacramento, CA416 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
When you go to Monterey, figure on doing a lot of walking. Cannery Row is a great walking area. There are so many shops, cafes, restaurants, and places for snacks (candy, ice cream, baked goods, etc.) to browse and window shop. OK, admittedly it is quite touristy, but fun nonetheless. Cannery Row is really just a part of the area. You can also walk along the shore, go to the aquarium, rent bikes, and just relax and enjoy what Monterey has to offer.
Written 3 July 2023
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Raquel
Dublin, Ireland77 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Amazing view, lively and fantastic history. We visited Monterey with a group of friends and it was one of the best trips we had.
Written 23 May 2023
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Wendy N
Johns Creek, GA336 contributions
May 2023
The area is good for restaurants and souvenir shops, but not much else. The area used to have more unique stores and galleries but found this trip that most of those had disappeared. If you are visiting the Aquarium, it makes sense to take a stroll through the area and see the history of the town which had a heavy reliance on fishing in some of the old buildings.
Written 20 May 2023
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Shannon G
Prince Albert, Canada21 contributions
I was down at Fishermans Wharf and there are alot of pigeons everywhere and I don't like them. I was wondering if Cannery Row is the same atmosphere or what? I appreciate any feedback. Thanks
Kate G
Bristol, UK54 contributions
No where near the same amount. Fishermans wharf is full of outside restaurants attracting the birds.
No where near the same problem you should be fine.
Amy M
Riverside, CA61 contributions
What's the parking situation? Should we take public transportation from our hotel?
Jamie C
Tehachapi, CA36 contributions
There is a parking structure that fills up by midday but if you get there when he acquiring open's or before noon you should be able to find a spot. Can't remember how much it costs but it's about a quarter mile walk from the parking structure to the aquarium and that takes you through part of cannery row. Otherwise street parking is hit or miss. Depending on what hotel you stay at there are plenty of great walking trails if you don't mind getting lots of steps in!
Katie B
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When do things start shutting down? We are hoping to visit here late afternoon/evening (4pm, have dinner, etc.) but we don't want to miss out.
Rosalinda S
Los Angeles, CA138 contributions
Actually not sure as I visited early but it appears to be early as we drove by another evening and it looked to be winding down. About 8ish.
nomads999
Cumbria, UK59 contributions
Good restaurants near cannery row
LaurenR87
Greenwich, CT157 contributions
There are ton of options in Cannery Row, that do not require reservations and will not cost you an arm and leg. CRBC (Cannery Row Brewing Company) is a fun, relaxing restaurant, with a reasonable menu and a great beer selection. If you're looking for more of a history driven place I've check out the Sardine Factory. The menu is a bit pricier, but it's worth it to say you ate there. If you're willing to go a couple block up from Cannery Row there are some great options, a lot of smaller, local spots on Lighthouse Ave.
If you like seafood, one of the freshest meals you can get is at Sea Harvest, which is on Foam Street, in the general Cannery Row area. It's a Fish Market that offers fresh fish dinners. Not overly expensive, very fresh and a fun atmosphere.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Cannery Row:
- 1-Hour Monterey and Cannery Row Sea Car Tour (From €72.03)
- Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive - Full Day Tour from San Francisco (From €109.41)
- 2-Hour Monterey and Pacific Grove Sea Car Tour (From €135.85)
- Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Explorer from San Francisco (From €108.50)
- 3-Day California Coast Tour: Santa Barbara, San Francisco and Yosemite (From €537.95)
- Hotels near Cannery Row:
- (0.08 km) Spindrift Inn
- (0.12 km) InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
- (0.22 km) Wave Street Inn
- (0.19 km) Ocean Wave A - Monterey Condo - Oceanview Cannery Row
- (0.44 km) The Jabberwock Inn
- Restaurants near Cannery Row:
- (0.00 km) Starbucks
- (0.01 km) Giant Artichoke Restaurant
- (0.02 km) Sly McFly's Refueling Station
- (0.03 km) Dippin' Dots
- (0.03 km) Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
- Attractions near Cannery Row:
- (0.01 km) MST Trolley
- (0.02 km) Super Silver
- (0.03 km) Soap Confections
- (0.03 km) Carmel Ridge Winery
- (0.03 km) Zucchini’s Tricks N Things