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Programs, Facilities, and Walking Tours
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| Company: |
Premiere Events, Inc. |
Phone: |
831-684-2020 |
| Contact: |
Irene Tsouprake |
Fax: |
831-372-6043 |
| Address: |
PO Box 1716
Capitola, CA 93940 |
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No visit to the area would be complete without a trip to the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, fast becoming the world's premiere marine life research facility. Your guests will receive a privately guided tour by one of the aquarium's knowledgeable docents. Get ready to interact with some of Monterey Bay's most exotic creatures. You'll experience the "Bat Ray Banquet"—even adults will laugh with childish delight as they feed and pet these gentle members of the shark family. Your group will be thrilled to view some of the Pacific Ocean's most elusive creatures on display in more than a hundred delicately strange and exotic jewel-box exhibits and galleries. The giant sea kelp tank and the new and dramatic Outer Bay wing are simply mesmerizing.
You'll still be buzzing about the aquarium as we head outdoors to stroll along the colorful Cannery Row, immortalized by Nobel Prize winning author John Steinbeck. Our professional guide will answer questions and provide commentary bout the history and culture of Cannery Row, past and present, as your group absorbs the sights and sounds of the shops and restaurants. An optional private luncheon at once of Monterey Bay's many fine establishments may be arranged upon request.
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| Cost Per Person: Varies
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| Hours: Varies |
| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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| Advance Reservations Required: Yes |
| Minimum Size Group: 15 |
| Maximum Size Group: No limit |
| Available to Individuals: No |
| Bus Parking Available: TBD |
| Parking Cost: Autos: N/A; Buses: N/A |
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| Company: |
U.S. Coast Guard |
Phone: |
510-437-5983 |
| Contact: |
Lt. Sef Manandic |
Fax: |
510-437-3072 |
| Address: |
USCG Marine Safety Office, SF Bay
Attn: Sea Partners Program
Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 14
Alameda, CA 94501-5100 |
| Email: |
[email protected] |
| WebSite: |
www.uscg.mil/d11/msosf |
Sea Partners is a program designed to help people learn to protect the maritime environment. Presentations are tailored to interests of the specific audiences and are intended for schools, recreational boaters, private groups, environmental organizations, and businesses in the maritime industry. This is a speaking forum that works in conjunction with NOAH and the Sanctuary Officials.
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| Cost Per Person: No charge
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| Hours: Scheduled appointments |
| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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| Advance Reservations Required: Yes |
| Minimum Size Group: 5 |
| Maximum Size Group: 10 |
| Available to Individuals: No |
| Bus Parking Available: Yes |
| Parking Cost: Autos: Varies; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Jerry Emory & The Monterey Bay Shoreline Guide |
Phone: |
415-388-2641 |
| Contact: |
Jerry Emory |
Fax: |
415-388-2641 |
| Address: |
740 Summit Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941 |
Email: |
[email protected] |
| WebSite: |
www.jerryemory.com |
Writer and naturalist Jerry Emory unlocks the natural and human history secrets of the magical Monterey coast during his 45-minute beautiful audio-visual presentation based on his recent book The Monterey Bay Shoreline Guide. Emory explored the entire Monterey Bay shoreline�over 120 miles from Point Ano Nuevo to Point Sur�by foot or on bicycle to research the Guide. Jerry loves to talk about Monterey Bay's drama, beauty, and history. His presentation covers in part: both popular and little-known spots to visit (including the Monterey Bay Aquarium); the best tide pools, beaches, dunes and parks to visit and why; the best places and time of year to see marine mammals; the area's rich history including the Coastal Indians, European explorers, Spanish missionaries, and Mexican rancheros; great bird watching spots; the unusual geology of Monterey Bay, as well as why there's seasonal fog here but no tsunamis.
To find out more about this exciting presentation and The Monterey Bay Shoreline Guide, feel free to call, fax, or email Jerry at [email protected].
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| Cost Per Person: Varies |
| Hours: By appointment |
| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No |
| Advance Reservations Required: Yes |
| Minimum Size Group: 10 |
| Maximum Size Group: None |
| Available to Individuals: No |
| Bus Parking Available: N/A |
| Parking Cost: Autos: N/A; Buses: N/A |
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| Company: |
Monterey Bay Aquarium |
Phone: |
831-648-4860 |
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Fax: |
831-648-7960 |
| Address: |
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940 |
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| WebSite: |
www.mbayaq.org |
The nation's best aquarium is now bigger and better than ever. Come take a peek through the largest window on Earth, where you'll see giant ocean sunfish, barracuda, sea turtles, sharks, fast-swimming tuna and more in a million-gallon exhibit. You'll also find the largest jellyfish gallery anywhere, a three-story kelp forest and playful sea otters in their two-story home. See the new family-oriented special exhibit, "Splash Zone: Rock and Reef Homes"! It's a fun-filled family gallery with penguins, moray eels, and tropical sharks. Group rates available.
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| Cost Per Person: Adults $19.95; Senior (65+) $17.95; Student (13-17) $15.95; Child (3-12) $8.95; Disabled $8.95
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| Hours: 10am-6pm |
| Guided Tours: Yes, with reservations |
| Advance Reservations Required: Yes for guided tours; group rates |
| Minimum Size Group: 20 |
| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: Yes, on street |
| Parking Cost: Autos: $1.00/hour, city lot; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency |
Phone: |
831-645-4604 |
| Contact: |
Karen Harris |
Fax: |
831-372-6178 |
| Address: |
5 Harris Court, Bldg. D
Monterey, CA 93940 |
Email: |
[email protected] |
| WebSite: |
www.mrwpca.org |
Take an up-close look at Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency's award winning Monterey County Water Recycling Project; the largest of it's kind in the country. This state-of-the-art water reclamation facility is located 2 miles north of Marina off Highway 1. The MRWPCA treats 21 million gallons of wastewater from the Monterey Peninsula and north Salinas Valley areas. This water is cleaned so that it may be safely returned to the environment or beneficially reused for crop irrigation. Treatment methods, power generation using methane gas byproducts, and handling of the wastewater solids (biosolids) are highlighted. Tour length is 1.5 hours.
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| Cost Per Person: Free |
| Hours: 9am-2pm |
| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No |
| Advance Reservations Required: Yes |
| Minimum Size Group: None |
| Maximum Size Group: 40 (Tue-Thu) |
| Available to Individuals: Yes (Mon-Fri) |
| Bus Parking Available: Yes |
| Parking Cost: Autos: No charge; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Wild Things |
Phone: |
831-455-1901 |
| Contact: |
Charlie Sammut, Owner
Johanna Bakeman, Bus. Mgr.
Cassie Ley, Education Coordinator |
Fax: |
831-455-1902 |
| Address: |
400 River Road
Salinas, CA 9390 |
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| WebSite: |
www.wildthingsinc.com |
A 1.5 to 3-hour walk through the private wild animal compound of film and television trainer, Charlie Sammut. Meet many prominent animal film stars to include the MGM/Dreyfus lion. This is a completely finished and groomed facility that houses over 100 wild and exotic animals ranging from exotic spiders to African elephants. A gift shop is available to tour guests as well as complete handicap access throughout the tour.
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| Cost Per Person: Adults $7; Kids (any age) $5
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| Hours: 1pm every day (only 1 tour) |
| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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| Advance Reservations Required: No |
| Minimum Size Group: 1 |
| Maximum Size Group: 30 |
| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: Yes |
| Parking Cost: Autos: N/A; Buses: N/A |
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