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Sight Cannery Row, Monterey & Carmel

Cannery Row

A sight in Cannery Row, Monterey & Carmel, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Cannery Row in Cannery Row, Monterey & Carmel
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Why go

Former sardine-cannery street from Steinbeck's novel, now waterfront shops and restaurants.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Monterey & Carmel, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Monterey Bay Aquarium, 0.4 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Cannery Row
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Monterey & Carmel, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Kelp forest tank, sea otters and open-ocean exhibits on the edge of the bay.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Old Fisherman's Grotto

    Family-run Fisherman's Wharf seafood house known for its clam chowder.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    17-Mile Drive

    Toll road through Pebble Beach past the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and golf links.

    Activity · 4.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Hog's Breath Inn

    Courtyard pub once owned by Clint Eastwood, with fire pits and murals.

    Drinks · 4.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    La Bicyclette

    French-Italian bistro in Carmel village with wood-fired dishes.

    Food · 4.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Carmel Beach

    White-sand beach at the foot of Ocean Avenue with cypress-framed sunsets.

    Outdoors · 4.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Cannery Row is a stop on our Pacific Coast Highway route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Monterey & Carmel

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When to go

Average daily highs in Monterey & Carmel run from 58°F in January to 69°F in September; December is usually the wettest month. For Cannery Row itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Monterey & Carmel from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Monterey & Carmel weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Coordinates
36.61385, -121.89845
Destination
Monterey & Carmel, California

Cannery Row: quick answers

How much time do you need at Cannery Row?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Cannery Row. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Cannery Row?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Cannery Row free?

Yes, we list Cannery Row as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Cannery Row?

Cannery Row is at Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Cannery Row?

Cannery Row appears on Pacific Coast Highway, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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