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Monterey Bay Aquarium
World-class aquarium on Cannery Row showcasing the marine habitats of Monterey Bay with living kelp forests.
2 km · about 5 min drive
California, United States · North America
Monterey works well as a base: 10 minutes from Seaside, 25km from Pacific Coast Highway - Big Sur (CA-1).
Monterey is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 28,338, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Monterey sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Monterey to your route.
Achasta (also, Achiesta) is a former Ohlone settlement in Monterey County, California, United States. It was located at the site of modern-day Monterey. Achasta was historically a dwelling of the Rumsen people. Alternate historical spellings include Achastas, Achastli, Achastlian, Achastlien, Achastlier, Achastlies.
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Monterey is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.6002 latitude, -121.8947 longitude.
Monterey has a population of approximately 28,338 people, making it a town in United States.
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World-class aquarium on Cannery Row showcasing the marine habitats of Monterey Bay with living kelp forests.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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The hallowed 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links hosts the world's most prestigious classic car competition each August.
6 km · about 10 min drive
coastal drive
Legendary private toll road winding through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, passing the Lone Cypress, crashing surf at Bird Rock, and fairways of Pebble Beach Golf Links.
7 km · about 15 min drive
racetrack
Famous for the Corkscrew - a dramatic downhill left-right chicane
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The iconic concrete arch bridge spanning a deep canyon on the PCH, one of the most photographed bridges on the California coast.
25 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
The cliff-edge stretch between Carmel and San Simeon over Bixby Creek Bridge, the definitive American coastal drive.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A rugged stretch of California coastline between Carmel and San Simeon with dramatic cliffs, redwood forests, and the iconic Bixby Creek Bridge.
37 km · about 45 min drive
coastal drive
Iconic coastal highway stretching along California's stunning coastline
41 km · about 45 min drive
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