Straight after the end of our week-long Artisan I bread baking course in San Francisco, we drove down the California coast to spend the weekend in Monterey Bay and the surrounding areas. This was David's first trip to this part of California and it was wonderful for him to experience this beautiful part of the coast. As for me (Sam), I had a wonderful visit here over ten years ago with my close friends Jenny, Cathy and Veronica, so it was great to go back as I have very happy memories from this trip.
Sanctuary Beach Resort
We stayed at this lovely beach resort on the outskirts of Monterey Bay for two nights and made it the base for our visit to Pebble Beach, Carmel and Big Sur. This resort is located in an area called Marina and the rooms and suites are spread out on the sand dunes. We made our way around the resort with golf carts and it was a fun way to get around (all guests are given carts, as cars are parked in the parking lot and are not allowed around the resort). We enjoyed an ocean-view room and the beach was a short walk away from our room. The beach itself was gorgeous and it was a pity it was too cold to swim. During our stay we got to enjoy the nightly bonne fires and also two breathtaking sunsets. We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at this resort and would love to go back.
We stayed at this lovely beach resort on the outskirts of Monterey Bay for two nights and made it the base for our visit to Pebble Beach, Carmel and Big Sur. This resort is located in an area called Marina and the rooms and suites are spread out on the sand dunes. We made our way around the resort with golf carts and it was a fun way to get around (all guests are given carts, as cars are parked in the parking lot and are not allowed around the resort). We enjoyed an ocean-view room and the beach was a short walk away from our room. The beach itself was gorgeous and it was a pity it was too cold to swim. During our stay we got to enjoy the nightly bonne fires and also two breathtaking sunsets. We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at this resort and would love to go back.
Cannery Row
Cannery Row is in the heart of Monterey Bay and it was made famous by John Steinbeck (Steinbeck wrote a book called "Cannery Row"). It was once a fishing town and at one point was known as the "Sardine Capital of the World". The first cannery in this area can be traced back to 1896. At its height, there were 19 canneries and reduction plants, employing hundreds of workers and bringing in millions of dollars to the local economy. In the 1950's the sardine industry in Monterey collapsed, some say it was due to overfishing, while others say it was environmental.
Today, Cannery Row is one of the most popular tourist destinations on California's central coast, attracting thousands of visitors each year. It is a vibrant area that is home to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and numerous speciality shops and restaurants. We spent an enjoyable morning here, just walking around and doing some window-shopping.
Cannery Row is in the heart of Monterey Bay and it was made famous by John Steinbeck (Steinbeck wrote a book called "Cannery Row"). It was once a fishing town and at one point was known as the "Sardine Capital of the World". The first cannery in this area can be traced back to 1896. At its height, there were 19 canneries and reduction plants, employing hundreds of workers and bringing in millions of dollars to the local economy. In the 1950's the sardine industry in Monterey collapsed, some say it was due to overfishing, while others say it was environmental.
Today, Cannery Row is one of the most popular tourist destinations on California's central coast, attracting thousands of visitors each year. It is a vibrant area that is home to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and numerous speciality shops and restaurants. We spent an enjoyable morning here, just walking around and doing some window-shopping.
Monterey Harbour
The history of Monterey Harbour can be traced back as early as 1770. While it was a key area for the once booming sardine industry, today the Municipal Wharf and Marina are mostly used to provide access to a variety of recreational and commercial activities. Monterey Harbour is located in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the largest marine sanctuary in the world.
Old Fisherman's Wharf
Old Fisherman's Wharf is located next to the Municipal Wharf and Marina. It was originally built in 1845 for regular passenger and freight service. Since then it has undergone renovation and reconstruction. "Fisherman's Wharf" as it is called today, is a lively tourist attraction with many restaurants and shops. We stopped here for a lovely lunch at one of the restaurants overlooking the bay and while enjoying our lunch, we watched the antics of the many sea lions in the bay.
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