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Monterey Harbor at dusk (courtesy, Monterey Convention Authority)
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Monterey is now famous as the site of the world's longest running jazz festival, which draws nearly 50,000 visitors annually for performances by the likes of Tony Bennett, Sonny Rollins, and Branford Marsalis. The town itself, however, is much older than that -- and no less significant to state history. Settled in 1770 as one of the West Coast's first European outposts, Monterey was the capital of California under Spanish, Mexican, and American rule. The state constitution was drafted here in 1849, which paved the way for admission to the Union a year later. Many early colonial buildings still stand. A major whaling center in the 1800s, Monterey eventually became the sardine capital of the Western Hemisphere when the first packing plant was built in 1900. By 1913, the boats were bringing in 25 tons of sardines a night to the 18 canneries. The gritty lives of the mostly working-class residents were captured by local hero John Steinbeck in his 1945 novel Cannery Row.
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HotelsL'Auberge Carmel
Monte Verde and 7th Avenue
Carmel, CA 93921 Map Distance: 3.6 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
Expert Rated & Recommended
The Inn at Spanish Bay
2700 17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA Map Distance: 2.8 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Casa Palmero
1518 Cypress Drive
Pebble Beach, CA Map Distance: 3.7 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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AttractionsMonterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, California Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center) Description: Monterey Bay Aquarium [STSTST] [kds] --... Read More
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Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
Monterey, California 93940
Distance: 2.4 mi. (from destination center) Description: The Monterey Bay Coastal Trail spans the... Read More
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Monarch Grove Sanctuary
Ridge Road
Pacific Grove, California Distance: 2.7 mi. (from destination center) Description: Thousands of Monarch Butterflies migrate to the... Read More
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Monterey Vacation RentalsBeautiful Cottage in the Heart of Cannery Row, Historic Cottage On Cannery Row
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Dishes, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, TV, Wireless Internet Access
2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MONTEREY, CA 93944
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Patio, TV, Wireless Internet Access
1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MONTEREY, CA 93944
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, TV
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