Explore Monterey, California
Monterey is located on Monterey Bay along the Pacific coast in Central California. Monterey lies on the Monterey Peninsula and ranges in altitude from seas level to 360 feet. The Peninsula is a popular year-round playground with a dozen public and resort golf courses. South of Monterey SR 1 winds through redwood forests and along the cliffs of the spectacular Big Sur coast.
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Monterey, Tennessee
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There are many unique attractions in Monterey. See the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row (Ocean View Avenue), which includes more than 25 restaurants, an IMAX Theater, Guy Buffet Art Gallery, and the Edgewater Cafe. Visit the Old Fisherman's Wharf in downtown Monterey. Stop by one of several restaurants featuring fresh Monterey Bay seafood. Take the 17 Mile Drive, which runs through Del Monte Forest. Check out motorcycle and auto racing at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Also visit the Monterey Museum of Art, the National Steinbeck Center, and Monterey County Youth Museum. The Monterey Jazz Festival is held on the third full weekend in September, beginning on Friday.
Did you know there are other cities named Monterey?
Monterey, Tennessee
Monterey, Virginia
