Monterey Tours & Activities

Monterey, California

Walking Tours

Cannery Row Sardines Steinbeck and Sea Otters Tour

Price: From $32.00

4.9 rating • 45 reviews

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Meeting point: Meet at the confirmed Cannery Row meeting point listed in your booking confirmation.

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Cannery Row Sardines Steinbeck and Sea Otters Tour

Overview

Cannery Row Sardines Steinbeck and Sea Otters Tour is a water-based guided outing in Monterey, California centered on Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and surrounding destination landmarks. The route emphasizes Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay, and Waterfront viewpoints along Monterey Bay. The experience emphasizes Learn John Steinbeck and sardine industry history, Sea otter and marine conservation context, and Waterfront viewpoints along Monterey Bay. Scheduled stops include Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Monterey Bay. Landmarks referenced in the route include Monterey Bay. The route combines local history and cultural context and neighborhood landmarks and open views. The outing typically lasts 2 hours (approx.). Travel is organized as boat travel with route pacing matched to the destination. Waterfront corridors, harbor perspectives, and shoreline scenery organize the walking tours around Monterey.

Highlights

  • Guided walking tour of historic Cannery Row
  • Waterfront viewpoints along Monterey Bay
  • Learn John Steinbeck and sardine industry history
  • Sea otter and marine conservation context
  • Small-group historian-led format

What’s included

  • Local guide

Itinerary

Stop

Cannery Row

15 minutes

Visit Cannery Row during the 15 minutes stop.

Pass by

Monterey Bay Aquarium

The aquarium exterior and waterfront exhibits corridor on Cannery Row.

Stop

Monterey Bay

30 minutes

Stop at bay viewpoints to discuss sea otters and marine sanctuary ecology.

FAQs

How long is the Cannery Row Sardines Steinbeck and Sea Otters Tour?

The planned duration is 2 hours.

Where does the tour depart from in Monterey?

Meet at the confirmed Cannery Row meeting point listed in your booking confirmation.

Additional info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate

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