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Historic Cannery Row - Monterey, California

Eileen  Begley, Monterey Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Carmel, CA
Monterey's Cannery Row

Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

This is the waterfront area that was made famous by John Steinbeck. This is probably one of the more popular destinations for tourists. A visit to Monterey just would not be complete without a visit to Cannery Row. There were once a number of sardine canning factories located here.

The best way to see this historic street is to walk. There are lots of great shops, hotels and restaurants here.

Cannery Row, Monterey, California


























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Chains Required for Travel to Monterey Peninsula

Eileen  Begley, Monterey Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Carmel, CA
Weather Alert for Monterey Peninsula, Ca. - Snow Expected to Continue Thru Christmas...

Christmas in Monterey, CA

 The weather in Monterey, especially near the harbor area is unseasonably cold this year. A thin layer of snow has settled over the beach, rocks and roof tops of Fisherman's Wharf. It's rumored there is ice skating in the Custom House Plaza area. The ocean is very calm, with minimal waves due to the thin coating of ice over the water. But WARNING it is not (yet) thick enough for you to walk on water, much less ice skate on. Please dress warmly.

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Seagulls - Birds & Animals of the Monterey Peninsula

Eileen  Begley, Monterey Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Carmel, CA
Sea Gulls

Birds & Animals of the Monterey Peninsula Series by Eileen Begley

seagullSeagulls are probably the best known of the coastal birds. Gulls are known to be intellient and curious birds.

Gulls are not popular with everyone particularly when they nest on homes and other buildings. People use everything from fake owls to spikes to keep them from landing.

Gulls will eat just about anything. Go to the end of either of the Fisherman's Wharves when the boats come in. The fishermen will throw the fish parts to them and you get to see some great acrobatics in action!
seagulls
Life on the Monterey Peninsula
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The Working Fisherman's Wharf - Monterey, California

Eileen  Begley, Monterey Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Carmel, CA
Commercial Wharf or the Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf - Commercial Pier, Monterey, CA

If you have only been to the popular Fisherman's Wharf with all the stores and numerous restaurants, than you have missed out. Municipal Wharf 2 as it is officially known is the commercial pier for the fisherman and is east of the better known Wharf. This is a working pier.

This is a pier where you can fish also and no license is required. There are two restaurants located here and also the home of the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club.

You can buy fresh fish here - straight off the boats. It's well worth the stroll to see this workhorse of a pier.
The Working Fisherman's Wharf - Monterey, CA
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Lake El Estero Park, Monterey, Ca

Eileen  Begley, Monterey Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Carmel, CA
Lake El Estero, Monterey, California

Lake El Estero, Monterey, CA

This is a great park. There is a path around the lake (though you may have to share it with the Canadian Geese.) The path is 1.2 miles long and is a paracourse with a series of 18 exercise stations.

Dennis the Menace Playground is also located here. There is also a skate board park and you can rent paddle boats. There is a baseball park for Little League use and there are BBQ and picnic facilities for group use. There is also a Youth Center & Dance Studio.

Lake El Estero Park, Monterey, California
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