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Monterey Bay: So Much Within Reach
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The Aquarium is perched on the edge of a world-famous coastline full of opportunities for discovery and exploration, where miles of welcoming beaches, hiking and cycling trails are just minutes away by car.
General Information
These links to local communities and visitor bureaus can help you plan a great trip to Monterey and the central coast.
Big Sur
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Cannery Row
GuestLife Monterey Bay
Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Monterey Wine Country
Pacific Grove
Salinas Valley
Santa Cruz
Parks & Nature
You can enjoy this region's natural beauty by kayak, boat, surrey and scuba diving every season of the year.
Elkhorn Slough Coastal Wetland
Monterey County Parks
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Point Lobos State Reserve
Monterey Area Beaches
Whale Watching
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