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Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Often foggy and wind-tossed, the peninsular fishing village of Monterey (
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) calls to mind John Steinbeck and his gritty novels of American realism. Hop
aboard a whale-watching cruise out into the bay's national marine sanctuary,
some of whose aquatic denizens also swim in Cannery Row's eco-conscious,
family-friendly aquarium. Soak up more authentic maritime atmosphere at the
West Coast's oldest lighthouse in Pacific Grove, then wander downtown
Monterey's hidden gardens and historic adobe-walled buildings from California's
Spanish, Mexican and early American days.
