Hit the road on this drive through Monterey where history and culture await
Monterey Bay Audio Driving Tour: From Del Monte Beach to Cannery Row
Summary Description
Highlights
- Del Monte Beach
- Dennis the Menace Park
- Fisherman’s Wharf
- The Cannery
- The Monterey Aquarium
Description
This self guided audio tour of Monterey I take friends and family on, when they come to visit.
Monterey’s story is as beautiful as its scenery. When European explorer Juan Cabrillo first laid eyes on the bay 500 years ago, he was astounded by it, and he wrote such a glowing description that other explorers followed. Eventually, Monterey became a city.
Whether this is your first time here or you visit the Peninsula regularly – and even if you live here – you’ll discover something new on this tour of California’s second oldest city. After all, there are more historical buildings in Monterey than any other city west of Santa Fe, New Mexico. You’ll see both sides of Fisherman’s Wharf, take in the actual locations in John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row and end the tour at the Monterey’s most visited attraction, The Aquarium.
Included / Excluded
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 1590 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside
Start Location Directions: We are starting at the Home Depot Store Parking lot in Seaside, just on the edge of Monterey There is only one Home Depot store on the Monterey Peninsula and everyone knows where it is, so it’s easy to find... We are beginning the tour of Monterey in the east as we want you to get the whole story, which includes the Southern Pacific railway and the del Monte hotel area… The parking lot in front of Home Depot is huge and will let you easily park and get your tour set (there is also a Smart and Final there in case you need last minute snacks to take with you... From the south - Take Highway 1 north…Follow CA-1 N to CA-218 E/Canyon Del Rey Blvd. Take exit 403 from CA-1 N.. Turn right on 218/Canyon Del Rey...pull into the huge Home Depot parking lot… From the north - Follow Highway 1 to CA-218 Exit/Canyon Del Rey Blvd. Take exit 403 from Highway 1...turn on 218 and you will see the Home Deport parking lot From Pacific Grove - Take Lighthous Blvd..it becomes del Monte Blvd in Monterey...take that street to 218/Canyon Del Rey Blvd..turn left..you’ll see Home Depot on the right From Monterey downtown take de Monte blvd east to 218/Canyon Del Rey Blvd..turn left..you’ll see Home Depot on the right
End Location: 900 Lighthouse Ave, Lighthouse Ave, Monterey
Commentary
Audio : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This is a self-guided audio tour.
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned on the tour are excluded from the price.
- Install the VoiceMap app beforehand and use the code included with your ticket to download the tour.
- Remember your headphones, unless you've booked a driving tour.
- Charge your phone's battery. The way VoiceMap uses GPS to play audio automatically can be battery intensive.
Cancellation
No cancellation
Options and Pricing
| Tour Download Voucher | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Voucher Access Code (6 - 120 years) | $5.99 |
Additional Information
<div>Not wheelchair accessible</div>
About operator:
VoiceMap makes audio tours easy and accessible. It has a beautifully simple tour app, a straightforward publishing tool, and a team of helpful editors.
Basic Information
- Duration: 75 minutes - 90 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
