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Monterey

Monterey is a city (population 28,000 in 2018) in the Monterey County area of Monterey Bay in California. Monterey is one of the more beautiful coastal cities of California, and then a historic city can make for a great two-day trip for those visiting San Francisco or a weekend getaway for California natives. It has more historic buildings in its downtown than any other city west of Santa Fe, and a world-class aquarium.

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    Dennis the Menace Park

    A giant kids' park that includes a full sized train, numerous bridges, ducks and geese you can feed and paddle boat rentals. One of the better free municipal parks in Northern California.

    Wed-Mon (closed Tue)

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    Golden State Theatre

    This refurbished theatre offers diverse, family-friendly shows centering around the themes of classic cinema and musical theater. It's worth a trip just to see the ornate interior of the theater.

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    Monterey Bay Kayaks

    Offers kayaking equipment rentals as well as guided kayaking tours, classes, and fishing trips.

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    Monterey County Fairgrounds

    The fairgrounds hosts the annual Monterey Jazz Festival and hosted the one-time Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. Other music festivals occur throughout the year, and the locally famous Monterey County Fair occurs every year in late August.

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    Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

    29-mile-long (47-km-long) walking/biking trail. Bikes available for rent at several places along the path (and at some other places, e.g. Monterey Transit Plaza). Multi-passenger surrey bikes are particularly popular and available for rent.

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    Monterey Bay Sailing

    Monterey Bay Sailing offers sailing trips on Monterey Bay and the chance to see sea otters, sea lions, and harbor seals. This is a safe and eco-friendly activity for all ages.

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    WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

    Famous Indy car and motorcycle race track.

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    Wharf Theater

    Bruce Ariss Wharf Theater

    Shows often include local interpretations of hit musicals.