Historic Cannery Row, once a raucous industrial street famous for canning sardines and for the haunts of characters in John Steinbeck's 1945 novel "Cannery Row," welcomes you to a fascinating world of seaside exploration, shopping, dining and activities on its ruggedly beautiful shoreline of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary--known all over the world as John Steinbeck's Cannery Row.
Cannery Row's reputation as the Monterey Peninsula's "hot spot" is well earned. Thirty restaurants, clubs and pubs--all within walking distance--make it the place to be, as well as the place to meet. A world-class aquarium and hundreds of shops and activities cater to every interest, day and night. A visit to the Monterey Peninsula isn't complete without a visit to canneries, beaches and back streets that still hold the nostalgia of a long-dead fish canning industry now alive with new vigor and excitement. From the finest accommodations to comfortable inns, Cannery Row invites you to stay a while and tidepool our beaches or kayak the spectacular Monterey Bay. There's something for everyone to enjoy on "America's Most Famous Street."
