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A Taste of Monterey's large Visitors' Centers on Cannery Row overlooking the Monterey Bay and in historic Old Town Salinas are perfect locations to enjoy a variety of local wines. Representing over 70 regional wineries, each of our locations are great places to taste, shop and relax. From Chardonnay to Zinfandel, we carry a large range of locally produced wines, wine accessories and gifts. After hours, our tasting rooms transform into the perfect venues for private events, team building activities, small parties and our wine club festivities. The Oldtown Salinas center is located just steps away from the National Steinbeck Center, inside a 110 year old historic building. Guests may enjoy Monterey Wine Country tasting while viewing entertaining and educational exhibits. Expert wine consultants will gladly answer a wide array of questions regarding Monterey County's wineries, wine production and history. Our unique gift shops feature an extensive selection of local gourmet food and décor items and wine accessories. The facilities are available for special events. Features Daily wine tasting ($5 for a selection of 6 wines) - tasting this week Large selection of wine, gifts, gourmet foods and wine accessories Private tastings and events 1500 sq. ft. private wine cellar event space and catering Other Information Monterey Theme Gift Center Winery Maps & Tour Information Available for private parties and special events

Ag Venture Tours specializes in wine tasting, sightseeing and agricultural education tours of the Monterey Bay region of California. Wine tasting tours visit either the Monterey Wine Country (Salinas, Carmel Valley) or the Santa Cruz Mountains. Agricultural education tours feature the Salinas Valley. Sightseeing tours include the Monterey Peninsula (Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Carmel) or Big Sur. All our tours are designed to be fun and educational and can be customized to your interests, offering both half and full day excursions. Our guides are friendly and knowledgeable with extensive backgrounds in the agriculture and the wine industry. Tours We offer a wide variety of guided tours and/or step on guide service. Any size group can be accommodated, please call for more information. Each tour includes pickup and return at your residence or hotel, (individual rates include transportation in a comfortable 14 passenger van, group rates include van or bus transportation), expert guide service and commentary, wine tasting fees, winery tour and vineyard walk. A cooler of cold drinks is available and a winery map for each guest is included with each tour. Ag Venture Tours & Consulting is a full service tour operator with ten year's experience that can organize any tour that you may be interested in. We are flexible with the tour schedule and will customize the tour to meet your interests. All tours are designed to be fun and educational. Foreign language interpreters can be arranged on request. Individual Tours
Half day (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) tours cost $60-65/person (minimum of 2 guests, lunch not included) Additional $30 fuel fee for groups of 3 or less.
Full day (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) tours cost $85-100/person (minimum of 4 guests, optional picnic or restaurant lunch). Group Tours
Half day (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) tours cost $50-80/person (lunch not included).
Full day (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) tours cost $75-120/person (optional picnic or restaurant lunch).

Family Fun If you’re traveling with kids, Cannery Row’s family-friendly entertainment and attractions appeal to adults and children alike. Park the car, you won’t need it while you’re here, because everything is within walking distance of your hotel. A visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, kayaking and tide pooling bring the marine environment to life. Ceramics painting and bead jewelry design provide enjoyment for the older children, while youngsters delight in the interactive exhibits at the Monterey County Youth Museum. Meals are hassle-free, with a variety of full service restaurants offering children’s menus, and delicious snack options for the whole family. Adventure So you like to explore, discover the unknown? Come to Cannery Row and challenge yourself. You won’t be roughing it, because you’ll wake up in a great hotel and start the day with a hearty breakfast prepared for you. But then the contest begins. Climb into a kayak and paddle your way out into the “wilds” of Monterey Bay, where you’ll experience marine life in abundance. Back on shore, examine the wealth of the tide pools along the rocky shoreline; be sure to come back tomorrow because the tide changes the scenery daily. Be one of the select few to enjoy this premiere cold water diving destination, and discover the secrets under the surface. The joy of this adventure is that it’s easily accessible and can be enjoyed in two or three days, each of which ends with clean sheets, a fabulous meal and the memory of exploration. Romance There is no more romantic getaway than Cannery Row on Monterey Bay. Choose from accommodations that include a full-service resort to luxury inns, all with stunning ocean views and the soothing sounds of the surf. Relax with a walk on the beach, or put the world behind you and take a kayak out on the bay. Step out of time and explore the coast in a vintage roadster, then rediscover each other with a couples massage at the penthouse spa. Taste some of Monterey County’s fine wines before you stroll to an intimate dinner that reminds you why food enjoyed by candlelight is so romantic. A memento of your trip won’t be hard to find in the unique specialty shops that dot Cannery Row. Then again, there’s always the memory. The Good Life The Good Life, that perfect combination of environment, treasures and experiences, is the definition of Cannery Row. Your day begins with breakfast in a featherbed at a luxury inn overlooking the water. Spend the day indulging your senses with the perfume of handmade soaps and candles, the vision of fine paintings and photography and the taste of fine wines from around Monterey County. Dinner is a feast of local produce and the freshest seafood, with the sound of waves splashing on the shore. The next morning you play Jay Gatsby with a ride along the coast in a vintage roadster, returning for a leisurely lunch while watching the otters play. In the afternoon you escape to the penthouse spa for a massage and body wrap, and linger in the whirlpool tub drinking in the panoramic views. The Good Life demands precious mementos, so you return to the quest. No need to decide, take them all…jewels, art, gourmet foods, handmade accessories. Note to self: Cannery Row is the Good Life. Click Here to view a photo gallery exporing the rich heritage of Cannery Row. For information on leasing, contact: Cannery Row Company
555 Abrego
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: 831-649-6690

Here's your chance to relive the fantastic tales of Old Monterey.

Once the capitol of Mexican California, Old Monterey was the center of fiestas and balls, the glamor of dashing Spanish horsemen and the throb of guitars played by romantic suitors. It was also a town of intrigue, murder, swindles and shipwrecks. Epic lives full of lost treasures, found romance, and amazing adventures. Visit the sites of the ghost in the garden, ancient burial grounds, hidden treasure, hauntings, hangings and frequent ghostly sightings. This 90 minute trolley tour, led by longtime resident/local historian Gary Munsinger, will bring you into a Monterey that few alive today have seen.

Service: A Historical trolley tour through the tales of Ghosts, Treasures and romance of Old Monterey Tour Route
The tour begins at one of Monterey's most notoriously haunted buildings, the Stokes Adobe. Soon you will be winding in and out of the path of history in the Ghost Trolley of Old Monterey, visiting locations of recent and historical sightings. Along the way, you will visit the oldest church in California, Monterey's historic cemetery and old legendary adobes to relive the stories of their inhabitants.

Meeting Place
527 Hartnell Street, Monterey, CA, 93940.

Coming from the north On Highway 1, take the "Main Monterey" Exit which turns into FREMONT ST.
0.6 miles FREMONT ST veers right and becomes MUNRAS AVE.
0.1 miles Turn LEFT onto WEBSTER ST.
0.1 miles Turn RIGHT onto HARTNELL ST. 1/2 down the block
0.1 miles
Look for the Ghost Walk of Old Monterey on a red awning on your right at 527 Hartnell St.
Parking available behind building, please arrive about 15 minutes before your tour is scheduled to begin.

$28 Adults - $9 Children 12 & Under - Please no children under 5.

We meet At 7:45 for the 8:00 PM Tours - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday & Saturday Nights

Bring warm clothes and your cameras!

The Historic Edgewater Cannery and Packing Building has been preserved and completely rebuilt by Bella Cinema, LLC and now offers visitors to Monterey County a new expanded experience of Cannery Row and Monterey Bay with an integrated entertainment venue in the heart of Cannery Row. The 17,000 square foot development includes a 290-seat 3D IMAX Theatre, the Edgewater Café, and an exclusive Guy Buffet Art Gallery and is conveniently located at 640 Wave Street across from the main parking facility for Cannery Row, and just a block from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

The Cannery Row IMAX features films in 3D on a giant screen, including the new and exciting National Geographic film production: Sea Monsters 3D. Sea Monsters 3D brings to life the extraordinary marine reptiles of the dinosaur age, through revolutionary CGI animation and real paleontological digs from around the globe. “It’s ‘Finding Nemo’ with a ‘WOW!’ factor of about 100,” says Ann Hornaday of the Washington Post. IMAX 3D is the world’s most immersive 3-Dimensional moviegoing experience. The images appear to jump off the screen and into your lap as a result of the simultaneous projection of two strips of 15/70 film—one for each eye. With superior 3D technology, the giant IMAX screen, digital projection of crystal clear images and 12,000 watts of digital sur round sound all combine to make the ultimate Monterey Bay movie experience.

The Edgewater Café, with fixtures crafted in Italy, features a variety of Ciao Bella gelato and sorbetto created with original recipes from Torino, Italy, espresso drinks and a selection of pastries and chocolates. Not only will the café serve visitors to the IMAX theatre, it will also be open and accessible to the general public enjoying a day on Cannery Row.

In addition to the IMAX 3D Theatre and Edgewater Café, the new Cannery Row IMAX Theater complex also features the exclusive Guy Buffet gallery presenting the whimsical paintings and limited editions by French-American artist Guy Buffet, best known worldwide for his colorful designs of chefs and waiters as well as French and Polynesian works.

Experience the wonders of the ocean at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Rated the nation’s No. 1 aquarium in the Zagat Survey U.S. Family Travel Guide, the Aquarium will put you closer to sea life than ever before. Our Ocean’s Edge galleries will amaze you with the three-story living kelp forest, above and below the surface views of playful sea otters, and a walk-through wave crash experience. The Outer Bay galleries put your nose-to-nose with giant tunas, sea turtles and sharks and mesmerize you with huge displays of living jellies. New in 2007 is the special exhibition Wild About Otters featuring ten feisty freshwater otters from Asia and Africa and the amazing animals that share their homes. Buy Tickets Now Avoid ticket lines and breeze on in—just buy your tickets online. There is no service charge when tickets are printed at home or picked up at will call.   Plan Your Visit Now! Whether you're planning an intimate reception or a black-tie gala, our onsite event coordinators, animals and stunning exhibits are all here to make your evening special.   Click on the RSS Feed link below to browse additional Monterey Bay Aquarium podcasts!

The Fairgrounds are nestled on 22 oak-studded acres located in the city and county of Monterey. The Fairgrounds consists of eight buildings of varying sizes, two outdoor music arenas and a horse show arena. The Fairgrounds is host to two outdoor arena's. The larger arena comfortably seats 5,850 and our other arena seats 2,000. Our larger arena is home to:
Monterey Jazz Festival, four major Horse Shows, Fair Headline Acts, and many more events. The Fairgrounds has seven buildings available to rent for special events. The buildings range from 400 to 7,100 square feet and can accommodate 20 to 1,000 people. The Turf Club is decked in oak and brass with a huge stone fireplace and an open patio with heaters. The Satellite Horse Racing Facility is active year-round. It offers "at track" odds and payouts from Golden Gates Fields, Santa Anita, Bay Meadows, Del Mar, Cal Expo and Woodbine. History Facts: • Fairs have been held in the Monterey County since 1935.
• The arenas have hosted some of the finest musicians in history: Duke Ellington, Billy Dean, Carlos Santana, Dave Brubeck, Sarah Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix. Facilities Turf Club Restaurant & Patio
5,500 square feet. Maximum capacity 300 $4 per person charge $200 minimum price $200 for Turf Club Patio only Decorated in oak & brass with stone fireplace, built-in-bar & entrance fountain.
Ideal for:
wedding receptions banquets holiday gatherings. Pattee Arena
Stage has 500 amps of power Three Dressing Rooms Concert Rental is $3000 Concert Capacity: 5,800 The arena is also perfect for horse shows. Horse show rental is $900 per day which includes warm up ring, horse show office and two water and drags.
76' x 36' x 5.5' sq ft Box seat/bleacher seating around the arena is 2,000 + Monterey Room
Banquet Style Room 30' x 30' Wooden Dance Floor 7,140 sq ft. Rental Rate $900.00 per day Kitchen Facilities available for $300.00

Maximum capacity is:
1,000 theater style 500 for dinner Salinas Room 
Banquet Style Room 30' x 30' Wooden Dance Floor 7,000 sq ft. Rental Rate $675.00 per day The Salinas Room has a solid surface floor, and is perfect for dances, quinceaneras, trade shows, and casual banquets.

Maximum capacity is:
1,000 theater style 350 for sit down dinner King City Room
Banquet Style Room 30' x 30' Wooden Dance Floor 7,000 sq ft. Rental Rate $675.00 per day The Salinas Room has a solid surface floor, and is perfect for dances, quinceaneras, trade shows, and casual banquets.

Maximum capacity is:
1,000 theater style 350 for sit down dinner East & West Art Buildings
Private Patio Access Two Similar Layouts Aprroximately 2,000 sq ft. Rental Rate $300.00 per day These buildings feature cement floors, pleny to window light and access to a central courtyard. Great for classroom environments, seminars and small get togethers.

Maximum capacity is 150 Craft Room
Maximum capacity 100 Aprroximately 1,550 sq ft. Rental Rate $200 .00 per day The Craft Room features a carpeted floor and is great for meetings/seminars.

Maximum capacity is 100 Peyton Garden Stage - 

The Garden Stage can be used for a concert or company picnic.
The capacity of the Garden Stage is 1,500 plus Concert rental is $1,500 for the day and includes 4 sets of bleachers and 30 benches for seating up to 540 people Picnic rental is $250.00 ($350.00 if electricity is needed) Picnic capacity is 1,000 plus Picnic rental includes 10 picnic tables Equipment Rental Portable Oak Bar $30 Barbecue Pits $25 Barricades $10 Benches $12 Bleachers $75 Rolling Carts $5 Ticket Booths $55 Folding and Stacking Chairs $1each P.A. & Microphone $40 Picnic Tables $12 Rolling Partitions $12 Barricades (10') $12 Staging (4'x8' sections) $12 each 6' & 8' Banquet Tables $8 5'& 6' Round Tables $11 2' Cocktail Tables $9 Power Pedestals $30

The Maritime Museum of Monterey can trace its origins as far back as 1931, when Amelie Elkinton, then curator of Monterey’s old Mexican-era Custom House, dreamed of a waterfront maritime museum. The Monterey History & Art Association first began its own quest for a waterfront museum in 1966. But the need became more pressing in 1970, when Adele Knight, widow of MHAA member and former Association president Allen Knight, donated her late husband’s extensive maritime collection to the Association.

The first Maritime Museum of Monterey opened in 1971 as the Allen Knight Maritime Museum, housed in the basement of the Monterey Museum of Art on Calle Principal. After extensive planning and fundraising, the new Maritime Museum of Monterey and History Center opened its doors on October 31, 1992.

Today the Maritime Museum holds almost 6000 artifacts, over 50,000 photographs, and 6000 books and papers in the collection. The 580 glass prisms of the historic Fresnel lens from the Point Sur Lightstation illuminate the Maritime Museum and its seven exhibit areas, from the Rumsien/Ohlone Indians and Spanish explorers, to the USS Macon and war in the Pacific, to Monterey’s era as the sardine capital of the world.  The Allen Knight Collection The Allen Knight Collection formed the core of the Monterey History & Art Association’s Maritime Museum.

Knight’s fascination with the sea had begun in his early childhood growing up in Carmel and San Francisco, when he heard stories about his grandfather’s experiences sailing around the Cape Horn bound for the California gold fields. In 1918, Knight signed on as an able-bodied seaman aboard the ship Falls of Clyde, an adventure that lasted only three months yet sparked an interest in everything nautical that stayed with him the rest of his life. By 1960, Knight’s collection included 9000 photographs, 250 logbooks, scores of ship registers going back to 1839, and 30 ship models.

The first Maritime Museum of Monterey opened in 1971 as the Allen Knight Maritime Museum. It was housed in the basement of the Monterey Museum of Art on Calle Principal but it was generally agreed the location was temporary until a new waterfront site could be found. In 1982, the Monterey City Council approved a proposal for a new museum to be built on the Custom House Plaza – but the city could not provide all the funds needed for construction.

Although it took the MHAA almost 10 years – and a $1 million dollar gift from Virginia Stanton – on July 15, 1991, ground was broken for the new museum. On October 31, 1992, the newly christened Maritime Museum of Monterey and History Center opened its doors. Facility Rental Bring your event to Monterey in style!

Monterey History & Art Association possesses some of Monterey’s loveliest and most historic buildings, as well as one of the largest museum spaces in Monterey. Most are open to visitors, so everyone can appreciate them, but three are also available to rent for special occasions like weddings and birthdays, meetings, business retreats, dinners and receptions. The Maritime Museum is located near Fisherman’s Wharf in downtown Monterey. The museum is within walking distance of several major hotels and adjacent to a large public parking lot, making it particularly popular for corporate events and receptions. The Stanton Center Theater offers lecture-style seating for 100, as well as a small stage, projection equipment, and lighting.

A fully operating lamp from Point Sur Lighthouse is the focal point of the Museum, which comprises two story of maritime history. The 400-square-foot lobby makes a great dance floor, with an overhead bridge that’s the perfect place for a jazz trio or DJ. It can seat 150 guests in the upstairs museum or accommodate 500 for a ‘strolling dinner’ between buffet stations. The open-air deck looks out over Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey Bay, and Custom House Plaza.

The Maritime Museum is suitable for everything from intimate dinners for 60–120 people (depending on current exhibits) to receptions for 400. The property has a kitchenette and prep room, and easy access for caterers, decorators and photographers.

The rental fee includes a facility supervisor who remains on-site for the duration of the event.  Docent may be requested for an additional fee.

5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey Available 7 days a week from 5pm until midnight. Theater and Lobby: $1000 (maximum number of guests: 100) Lobby and Museum: $1500 for groups of 250 or less ($3 per person for each additional guest) Theatre, Lobby and Museum: $1800 for groups of 250 or less ($3 per person for each additional guest) Community Room: $50 per hour (includes kitchen) Required deposit: $350/$700 Call Sharon Halvorson at 831-372-2608 ext. 29 or email [email protected]

The BLOCKBUSTER Scenic Tour of the Monterey Peninsula--Including 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach! Did you know that memorable scenes in nearly 200 movies have been filmed in Monterey County? Since 1897, the dramatic beauty of the Monterey Peninsula has attracted directors, cinematographers and movie stars from all over the world. Whether it is pounding surf, the scenic splendor of 17-Mile Drive, or the hustle and bustle of old Cannery Row days, filmmakers continue to find the perfect backdrops for key scenes in their movies.

Follow in the their footsteps by traveling to many famous movie sites located in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach and Carmel on this Blockbuster Tour of  Monterey.  Wathc scenes that were filmed at their exact locations via overhead monitor, onboard our luxury motorcoach. Hear behind the scenes stories about the making of the movies and famous movie stars. Enjoy some of the most gorgeous scenery in the world throughout the tour.

We'll be making stops at Bird Rock, at the Lone Cypress Tree and at America's number one resort, the historic Lodge at Pebble Beach, adjacent to the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links, four times the site of the US Open!

This is a Photographic Tour of a Lifetime- so bring your camera! For Tickets... http://www.zerve.com/MovieTours/Scenic For Group Tours... http://www.montereymovietours.com

Now open at 425 Washington Street, located in Downtown Monterey, conveniently by the Monterey Sports Center and Dennis the Menace Park, the Monterey County Youth Museum provides an environment unique to any other in Monterey County. This 8,500 square foot museum is packed with a variety of hands on exhibits, making each visit unique and exciting. It compliments any visit to the Monterey area or makes a good day into a great day for those who are fortunate to visit us on a regular basis. Exhibits MY Day At The Beach: This special area is intended for our younger visitors ages 3 and under. The focus is on encouraging exploration of the world around them learning language skills, strengthening gross motor capabilities, and interacting with others. There will be a, cozy corner where children and adults can read together or share some quiet time. Other activities include serving a meal in the Tiki Hut Restaurant, taking an adventure on a boat that rocks, and creating sandcastles with our “sand” blocks! MY Go-Fore Golf: At MY Go-Fore Golf Exhibit, the focus is on strengthening the hand-eye coordination skills needed to play golf. On three fairways, the visitor can practice his or her swing. But watch out for those obstacles, a gopher may attack your ball! Golfers have opportunities for cooperative play and gross motor skill development while trying to improve their handicap. And for the adventuresome, gopher tunnels under the fairway allow for some underground exploration. Fire Trucks have always been popular with kids and ours is no different. On a daily basis our fire truck is filled with firefighting families. MY Healthy Farm: Whether picking crops from the fields, processing produce through the giant maze machine, delivering goods to the farmer’s market, or riding the tractor, there is a lot to do on the Farm. There’s also a fun grape stomping game. In this gallery, visitors will learn about nutrition and making healthy food choices in an area designed to help educate about childhood obesity and encourage active lifestyles. In the Build a House, children can learn about "building a house". They can fill in the walls with brick and fabric squares or install plumbing under the sink. This exhibit lets youngsters play with all of those "off limits" things at home. MY ImagiTree: MY Museum’s signature exhibit is the ImagiTree, standing tall in the center of the Museum. This towering tree will be home to many activities inside, outside and up in the branches. Visitors will learn about creatures that live in and around trees and their connection to their local habitat. You can also count the rings of the tree and mark historical events—including one’s birthday! A puppet theater allows visitors to bring the creatures living in the tree to life. MY Hospital: Upon entering the emergency room, visitors are greeted by professionals that help every patient get well. Learning about the different jobs in the hospital and how they all work to make patients healthy and strong is the focus here. Whether it’s helping the nurse administer a shot, assisting the x-ray tech in the lab, or leading the patient though a series of exercises learned from the physical therapist, visitors engage in role-playing activities that foster an awareness of the body and its functions. And did we mention the life size Operation Game? Who’s ready to operate! MY Hospital: Upon entering the emergency room, visitors are greeted by professionals that help every patient get well. Learning about the different jobs in the hospital and how they all work to make patients healthy and strong is the focus here. Whether it’s helping the nurse administer a shot, assisting the x-ray tech in the lab, or leading the patient though a series of exercises learned from the physical therapist, visitors engage in role-playing activities that foster an awareness of the body and its functions. And did we mention the life size Operation Game? Who’s ready to operate! MY Theater is no different than any neighborhood theater. It is filled with talented little actors and actresses everyday. In this exhibit, families and school groups have everything they need to put on a great performance. A puppet stage and puppets, lots of costumes, props, lights and a camera are some of the things you can find here. MY Creation Station: An extension of one of our most popular current exhibits. Visitors will be given the tools they need to make their own masterpiece using a variety of recyclable and non-recyclable materials. Everyone is a master artisan at MY Museum.