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Cannery Row

Cannery Row

Cannery Row

Cannery Row logo Welcome to Cannery Row in Monterey, California, the most popular vacation destination on California’s Central Coast. This historic waterfront district on Monterey Bay was made famous by writer John Steinbeck, who illustrated Cannery Row life in his colorful stories.

Cannery Row is known as the Gateway to Monterey County, as it is in all ways reflects the wonderful bounty of wine, waves and woof that you will find throughout the county. Add to that authentic Monterey cuisine, shopping and lodging and you’ve got the perfect place as a base to visit the area.

Lodging:
Best Western Plus Victorian Inn: just a couple of blocks from the heart of Cannery Row and features cool amenities for both the two and four-legged guests.
InterContinental The Clement Monterey: limited number of dog-friendly rooms along the famous Monterey Bay Coastal Trail.
Casa Munras Hotel: only a mile and a half from the heart of Cannery Row, Casa Munras has a pet-friendly package, lots of acres to roam and dog-friendly Estéban Restaurant.

Wineries:
Carmel Ridge Winery
 The Wine Experience
Blue Fox Cellars

Restaurants:
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
The C Restaurant & Bar
Coopers Pub & Restaurant
Louie Linguini’s
Johnny Rockets
 Tidal Coffee

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