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Monterey Surfing Travel Guide
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Monterey Harbor at dusk (courtesy, Monterey Convention Authority)
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Monterey Travel Guide
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, 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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HotelsSeaway Inn
176 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA Map Distance: 26.0 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated Good For Surfing
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Seascape Resort Monterey Bay
One Seascape Resort Drive
Aptos, CA 95003 Map Distance: 24.3 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
Expert Rated & Recommended
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L Auberge Carmel
Monte Verde and 7th Avenue
Carmel, CA 93921 Map Distance: 3.6 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
Expert Rated & Recommended
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AttractionsSteamer Lane
Good For Surfing
Hwy. 1 to Bay St. towards ocean
West Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz, California Distance: 25.4 mi. (from destination center) Description: Steamer Lane is a famous surfing site in Santa Cruz, California. It's home to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, which is housed in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.... Read More
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Cowell/Main Beach
Good For Surfing
Santa Cruz, California
Distance: 25.9 mi. (from destination center) Description: Main Beach and Cowell Beach are located on either side of the Santa Cruz Municipal Pier, near the... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
Andrew Molera State Park Beach
Big Sur
Distance: 21.9 mi. (from destination center) Description: Andrew Molera State Park Beach is a relatively undeveloped area that offers opportunities for... Read More
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Monterey Vacation Rentals  Country Farmhouse
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 11
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Laundry, Microwave, Oven, Patio, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, Utensils
Fully Furnished Victorian
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Fireplace, Garage
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A Beautiful Ocean View House
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Ceiling fans, Dishes, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Stove, Utensils
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