Monterey Bay
Monterey
Where the Pacific meets Cannery Row — whales, wine & coastal beauty
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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Seascape Beach Resort Monterey
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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Monterey Marriott
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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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About Monterey
Monterey Bay is home to the world-famous aquarium, Cannery Row, 17-Mile Drive, and some of the best whale watching on the planet. Add in wine tasting, coastal hiking, and Big Sur just down the road.
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