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Cannery Row historical and literary context

InterContinental The Clement Monterey

Destination

Located next to the Monterey Bay Aquarium on historic Cannery Row, our hotel is steps from boutiques, eateries, galleries, attractions, beaches, and a vibrant street scene. Walk to the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail along the beautiful coastline.

In the heart of Cannery Row
Adjacent to Monterey Bay Aquarium
Outdoor activities

Made famous by John Steinbeck's celebrated book of the same name, the historic Cannery Row is the perfect place to take a pleasant stroll, shop, dine, and taste local wines.

In the heart of Cannery Row

Made famous by John Steinbeck's celebrated book of the same name, the historic Cannery Row is the perfect place to take a pleasant stroll, shop, dine, and taste local wines.

Discover the wonders of the Pacific Ocean at the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium, where you will find an incredible array of fascinating animal exhibits overlooking the scenic bay. Discover why this aquarium is celebrated for its diverse collection of sea animals, kid friendly exhibits, and a keen focus on conservation.

Adjacent to Monterey Bay Aquarium

Discover the wonders of the Pacific Ocean at the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium, where you will find an incredible array of fascinating animal exhibits overlooking the scenic bay. Discover why this aquarium is celebrated for its diverse collection of sea animals, kid friendly exhibits, and a keen focus on conservation.

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Monterey County is a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Biking, hiking, boating, hang gliding, and animal watching are just a few of the activities you can enjoy here. Whether you want to watch the whales or climb a mountain, walk the Recreation Trail or dive the depths, there is no more spectacular place to enjoy the outdoors.

Outdoor activities

Monterey County is a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Biking, hiking, boating, hang gliding, and animal watching are just a few of the activities you can enjoy here. Whether you want to watch the whales or climb a mountain, walk the Recreation Trail or dive the depths, there is no more spectacular place to enjoy the outdoors.

InterContinental the Clement Monterey

Local events in Monterey County

Monterey features a vibrant mix of cultures, offering year-round entertainment and events for the entire family. Enjoy Jazz Festivals during the winter and fall, stop by the California Roots Festival in the spring, or join in the excitement of the famous California Rodeo Salinas during the summer.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium

886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

The Monterey Bay Aquarium (or MBA, founded 1984) is located on the former site of a sardine cannery on Cannery Row on the Pacific Ocean shoreline in Monterey, California. It has an annual attendance of 1.8 million visitors. It holds thousands of plants and animals, representing 623 separate named species on display. The aquarium benefits by a high circulation of fresh ocean water which is obtained through pipes which pump it in continuously from Monterey Bay.

Cannery Row

Cannery Row is the waterfront street in the New Monterey section of Monterey, California. It is the site of a number of now-defunct sardine canning factories. The last cannery closed in 1973. The street name, formerly a nickname for Ocean View Avenue, became official in January 1958 to honor John Steinbeck and his well-known novel Cannery Row. The row now features restaurants, bars, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the brand new InterContinental The Clement Monterey.

Fishermans Wharf-Bay Cruises

Fishermans Wharf-Bay Cruises

Fisherman's wharf is a historic wharf in Monterey, California, United States. Used as an active wholesale fish market in the 1960's, the wharf eventually became a tourist attraction as commercial fishing tapered off in the area. Fisherman's wharf is technically known as The Old Fisherman's Wharf, to distinguish it from the current commercial wharf (known as Municipal Wharf #2).

Adventures by the Sea

Adventures by the Sea

299 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Discover the beautiful Monterey Peninsula pedaling a bicycle along the recreation trail, around the rocky shores of Pacific Grove and into the breathtaking 17 mile drive. Explore the kelp forest and abundant marine life along Cannery Row or Stillwater Cove from an ocean kayak! Rent a kayak or take a guided tour or try our Stand Up Paddle-boarding and experience this new sport!

A Taste of Monterey

A Taste of Monterey

700 Cannery Row, Suite KK, Monterey, CA 93940

A Taste of Monterey's large Visitor's Centers on Cannery Row overlooking the Monterey Bay and in historic Old Town Salinas are perfect locations to enjoy a variety of local wines. Representing over 70 regional wineries, each of our locations are great places to taste, shop and relax. Fron Chardonnay to Zinfandel, we carry a large range of locally produced wines, wine accessories and gifts. After hours, our tasting rooms transform into the perfect venues for private events.

Pebble Beach/17 Mile Drive

Pebble Beach/17 Mile Drive

The 17 mile drive is a scenic road through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach, California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses and mansions. It also serves as the main road through the gated community of Pebble Beach. Like the community, the majority of 17 mile drive is owned and operated by the Pebble Beach Corporation. The 17 Mile Drive is 9.6 miles long, between the entrances at California State Route 1 and Sunset Drive.

Carmel-by-the-Sea
Big Sur/Scenic Drive
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Race Track

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often called simply Carmel, is a small city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated in 1916. Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, the town is known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history. In 1906, the San Francisco Call devoted a full page to the "artists, poets and writers of the city".

Big Sur/Scenic Drive

Big Sur/Scenic Drive

Big Sur is a sparsely populated region of the central California coast where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. The name "Big Sur" is derived from the original Spanish-language "el sur grande" meaning the big south. The terrain offers stunning views, making Big Sur a popular tourist destination. Big Sur's Cone Peak is the highest coastal mountain in the contiguous 48 states, ascending nearly a mile above sea level, only 3 miles from the ocean.

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Race Track

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Race Track

1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA 93908

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (previously known as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and Laguna Seca Raceway) is a paved road racing track in central California used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, built in 1957 near both Salinas and Monterey, California, United States. The racetrack is 2.238 miles (3.602 km) long, with a 180 feet (55 m) elevation change. Its eleven turns are highlighted by the circuit's signature turn, the downhill-plunging "Corkscrew" at Turns 8 and 8A.

Point Lobos State Preserve

Point Lobos State Preserve

"The Greatest Meeting of Land and Water in the World" Landscape artist Francis McComas' bold but justified claim for Point Lobos. All who come here agree the beauty of this tree-clad headland is unequaled.

The National Steinbeck Center

One Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901

The National Steinbeck Center is located in John Steinbeck's hometown of Salinas California. A scenic 17 mile drive from Monterey in the heart of Steinbeck Country. The Center offers three distinct visitor experiences in literature and history, agriculture and art, as well as special events and educational programs.

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

A quarter century after its creation, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary has become one of the world’s largest outdoor laboratories, with teams of scientists spread across thousands of square miles of ocean studying everything from humpback whales to bone-eating worms that live on carcasses at the bottom of the sea. Known to marine biologists as the “Serengeti of the Sea.”

wine and cheese

Pebble Beach Food and Wine

17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA 93953

Pebble Beach Food & Wine is California’s premier celebration of gastronomy, fine wines, and community spirit, hosted by the Pebble Beach Company Foundation.

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-AM

PGA Tour Signature event, iconic courses, world-class golfers.

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Marathon runners

Monterey Bay Half Marathon

Monterey Bay Half Marathon. The half marathon begins and ends in historic downtown Monterey, runs along Cannery Row and next to the Pacific Grove shoreline.

Marathon runner

Big Sur Marathon

Big Sur Marathon April 27,2025. The course is from Big Sur to Carmel on scenic Highway 1, the nation's first nationally-designated Scenic Highway.

Conference Room

Monterey Conference Center

One Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940

The Monterey Conference Center is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Monterey, with parking, business services and eateries - all within easy walking distance of the city's best shops, sights, hotels and restaurants.

Point Lobos

Monterey Bay

Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

Cannery Row historical and literary context

Cannery Row historical and literary context

Cannery Row historical and literary context

Monterey Bay

Lighthouse near InterContinental The Clement Monterey

Lighthouse near InterContinental The Clement Monterey

Lighthouse near InterContinental The Clement Monterey

Lovers Point

Monterey Pacific Biological Laboratories

Monterey Pacific Biological Laboratories

Delectable bites nearby

The Sardine Factory

seafood

This made over seafood spot is still a classic serving American fare in an upscale setting.

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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

seafood

Family friendly chain for seafood and American fare served in a fishing boat themed setting.

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Map

Reservations:

Front desk: 1-831-3754500

Email: icreservation@pahotel.com

750 Cannery Row Monterey, California 93940 United States

Parking and transportation details

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Minimum check-in age: 18