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Don’t miss a thing! There is so much to see and do in Monterey County, you may want to get acquainted with the help of a guided tour. Once you’ve set your bearings, take off on your own.

Take a tour of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, go fishing or whale watching or just catch a few rays of sunshine or enjoy that beautiful sunset. Randy’s Fishing Trips, Princess Monterey Whale Watching or Chris’ Fishing Trips can help set-up your day on the bay, either as part of one of their daily excursions or as special charter—you decide.

Ready to see the stars? Monterey Movie Tours’ offers an award-winning tour of local movie sites complete with running movie footage from the films featured
For a private, first-class tour of the area, rent a limo or luxury sedan from Arrow Transportation.

MST’s Big Sur Express leaves daily for trips to scenic Big Sur and Pfeiffer State Park. MST also offers the Grapevine Express which tours local wine tasting rooms in Monterey, Carmel & Carmel Valley.

See it all from the air by calling Monterey Bay Aviation for a truly stunning view of Monterey County’s attractions.
For something really adventurous book your driver’s seat with the Land Rover Experience. You’ll learn to operate these amazing vehicles on extreme terrain with the help of professional drivers in the backwoods of Carmel Valley.

Ready to venture out on your own? Rent a bicycle and hit the Peninsula’s recreation trail that skirts the water’s edge. Bikes and other sporting equipment rentals are available at Bay Bikes. There’s still more to do. Just check out the listings below.

A Few of Our Favorites:
Aquarium • Land Rover Experience • Bicycles
Miniature Golf • Gourmet Cooking Lessons • Kayaks
Live Music • Movie Tour • Museums • Scuba Diving
Theaters • Tours/Transportation • Whale Watching
Golfing/Courses/Equipment • Monterey Bay Sailing

Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium [D-3]
866 Cannery Row,
Monterey 648-4888
www.montereybayaquarium.org
The Monterey Bay Aquarium offers a close-up view of amazing sea creatures - from delightful sea otters to mesmerizing jellies and sharks. Award-winning exhibits showcase the beauty and diversity of marine life in Monterey Bay and beyond.

Auto/Of Road Instruction
Land Rover Experience
Driving School
8205 Valley Greens Dr., [Map: F-4]
Carmel 620-8854
isabelle@landroverschool.com
www.landroverusa.com
The only Land Rover operated off-road driving school on the West Coast. Lessons, customized programs and group events. See ad opposite page.

Auto Rentals
Rent A Roadster-
229 Cannery Row, Monterey 647-1929

Aviation/FlightTours
Monterey Bay Aviation [Map:D-4]
514 Airport Way, Ste A, Monterey 375.2FLY (2359)
www.montereybayaviation.com
Monterey Bay Aviation offers breathtaking “Fun Flights,” memorable whale watching excursions, and unforgettable sunset tours. Our experienced pilots and guides are dedicated to providing safe flights and quality, friendly service on every trip. Let us take you on the adventure of a lifetime! See ad page 7.

Bicycle Rental/Sales
[Map: D-3]
Adventures by the Sea
299 Cannery Row,
Monterey 648-7236
exec@adventuresbythesea.com
www.adventuresbythesea.com
Kayak and bicycle rentals. Team building programs

[D-3]
Bay Bikes Rentals & Sales
585 Cannery Row, Suite 101, Monterey 655-2453
Garth@baybikes.com
www.baybikes.com
Rentals from at $8hr. Kona, Cannondale, Sales.

Bowling
Monterey Lanes
2161 N. Fremont St.,
Monterey 648-1264

Climbing Gym
Sanctuary Rock Gym
1855-A East Ave.,
Sand City 899-2595

Equestrian/Horses
Monterey Bay
Equestrian Center
19805 Pesante Rd.,
Salinas 663-5712

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Information on the City of Pacific Grove and local businesses

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Aquarium • Land Rover Experience • Bicycles • Miniature Golf • Gourmet Cooking Lessons • Kayaks
Live Music • Movie Tour • Museums • Scuba Diving • Theaters • Tours/Transportation • Whale Watching
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Discover The Best Activities & Attractions
	Golf/Miniature Oceans 18 Miniature Golf [C-2] 125 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove 643-9215 oceans18minigolf@aol.com www.oceans18minigolf.com ‘Black Light,’ underwater theme, stunning visual effects and obstacles! Located inside the American Tin Cannery, upstairs. See our ad pg. 43. Golf (see discover golf) Gourmet Cooking Lessons Culinary Center of Monterey [D-3] 625 Cannery Row, Monterey 333-2133 info@culinarycenterofmonterey.com www.culinarycenterofmonterey.com From one day, hands-on classes for adults and children, to 12-month professional programs. as well as corporate and team building events, private parties and fund raisers. See our ad pg. 7. Kayak Rentals/Tours A B Seas Kayaks [Map: D-3] 32 Cannery Row #5, Monterey (866) 824-2337 ghand@montereykayak.com www.montereykayak.com Enjoy wildlife paddling on Monterey Bay. Monterey’s only protected launch. See our ad on page 39 and save 20% off on kayak tours. See our ad on page 39. Adventures by the Sea [Map: D-3] 299 Cannery Row, Monterey 648-7236 exec@adventuresbythesea.com www.adventuresbythesea.com Kayaking, bicycle rentals, and team building programs. Locations in Pacific Grove and Monterey Elkhorn Slough Safari [Map: B-4]8022B MsLnd. Rd.Moss Land. 633-5555 Land Rover Driving School Land Rover Experience Driving School 8205 Valley Greens Dr. [Map: F-4] Quail Lodge, Carmel 620-8854 isabelle@landroverschool.com www.landroverusa.com/drivingschool The only Land Rover operated off-road driving school on the West Coast. Lessons, customized programs and group events. See our ad opposite page. Horse Racing Monterey Bay Race Place 2004 Fairground Road 372-0315Satellite Horse racing. At the track betting odds and pay-off. Live Music Golden State Theater [Map: D-3] 417 Alvarado Street, Monterey 372-3800 gst@goldenstatetheater.com www.goldenstatetheatre.com Experience great films and live events in Monterey’s Historic 1926 movie palace. Monterey Live 414 Alvarado Street, Monterey 372-4155 Sunset Center San Carlos at 9th, Carmel 624-0147		Movie Tours [Map: D-3] Monterey Movie Tours Monterey Conference Center, Monterey (Del Monte @ Alvarado) 372-6278 info@montereymovietours.com www.montereymovietours.com Enjoy the County’s most interesting narrated tour —Famous movie sites. Daily from the Monterey Conference Center. See our ad on page 39. Museum National Steinbeck Center [C-6] One Main St. Salinas 775-4725 aholder@steinbeck.org www.steinbeck.org Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove 648-5716 Monterey Museum of Art 559 Pacific St., Monterey 372-5477 Rodeo/Events CALIFORNIA RODEO [C-6] 1034 North Main Street, Salinas (800) 771-8807 www.carodeo.com mroth@carodeo.com The California Rodeo Salinas is the largest and most popular rodeo in California. It is one of ten rodeos shown on Fox Sports Network, ESPN, and the Outdoor Living Network each year. Today, over 40 million people watch the action at home or in person. See ad page 3. Sailing Monterey Bay Sailing 78 Old Fisherman's Wharf #1 Monterey, CA 93940 831-372-SAIL (7245) info@montereysailing.com www.montereysailing.com Monterey Bay Sailing is a professional sailing organization established in 1998 whose mission is to offer residents of the Monterey Peninsula communities and visitors an affordable opportunity to sail the central coast. Local conditions are a sailors paradise. Typically, 345 plus days of good to excellent sailing conditions predominate annually. SCUBA diving Monterey Bay Dive Company [D-3] 225 Cannery Row, Monterey 656-0454 info@mcbdcscuba.com www.mbdcscuba.com Guided dive tours, boat dive charters, equipment rental and sales, special classes. Monterey Express Diving -32 Cann. Row, Monterey 659-3009 Sky Diving SkyDive Mtry., Bay 721 Neeson Rd., Marina 384-3483 Theater Carl Cherry Center Guaddalupe & 4th, Carmel 624-7491 Golden State Theater [Map: D-3] 417 Alvarado Street, Monterey \|372-3800 gst@goldenstatetheater.com www.goldenstatetheatre.com Experience great films and live events in Monterey’s Historic 1926 movie palace. Sunset Center San Carlos at 9th, Carmel 624-0147 Western Stage 156 Homestead , Salinas 755-6816
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Tours/Transportation
Ag Venture Tours
P.O. Box 2634,
Monterey 761-8463
evan@agventuretours.com
www.agventuretours.com
Guided wine tasting, sightseeing and agricultural education tours of Monterey County.

MST-Big Sur /Monterey #22
Monterey Conference Center, Monterey (888) 678-2871
info@mst.org
www.mst.org
Daily service from Memorial Day thru Labor Day, Sat. & Sun. only during off season. Daily service beginning at 10:15am, departing Monterey Conference Center (Del Monte @ Calle Principal). Handicap accessible, bike rack equipped, see center map for route info. See our ad on page 41.

Wine, Ghost Trolley Tours 527 Hartnell St., Monterey 624-1700

MST-Free Trolley
Monterey Transit Plaza, Monterey
(Pearl/Tyler) (888) 678-2871
info@mst.org
www.mst.org
Free trolley service to historic downtown Monterey, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Leaves every 10-12 minutes. Operates Memorial weekend through Labor Day & selected holidays. Look for MST Trolley Stop Signs.

Transportation [Map: D-3]
Arrow Luxury Transportation Co.
P.O. Box 2164,
Monterey 646-3175
arrowlimo@yahoo.com
www.arrowluxurylimo.com
Monterey area’s finest limousine and sedan service. Prompt, courteous service, competitive rates, with top-of-the-line vehicles and experienced drivers. Black and white stretch Cadillac and Lincoln limousines. Stretch, 14 passenger Lincoln Navigator & 28 passenger Mini Coach available. See our ad page 3.

Whale Watching Tours
Chris’ Fishing Trips [D-3]
48 Fisherman’s Wharf 375-5951
chris4fish@aol.com
www.chriswhalewatching.com
We offer full service guided Family Friendly whale watching tours year around in the third largest deep submarine canyon in the world. See our ad on page 41.

Princess Monterey Whale Watching
96 Old Fisherman’s Wharf #1, Monterey [Map: D-3] 372-2203
benji@montereywhalewatching.com
www.montereywhalewatching.com
Whale watching on the Princess Monterey, a 100ft cruiser located on Wharf #1.

Randy’s Fishing Trips, Inc
66 Fisherman’s Wharf #1, Monterey
[Map: D-3] 372-7440
info@randysfishingtrips.com
www.randysfishingtrips.com
Whale watching, Fishing Trips, Exclusive Photo Expeditions. Individual fares or group charters. Since 1948. See our ad on page 41.

.Golf Courses
Pacific Grove Golf Links [C-2]
77 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove 648-5777 jriekena@ci.pg.ca.us
www.ci.pg.ca.us/golf
The poor man’s Pebble, ocean views. Ranked by Zagat Survey as one of America’s Best Golf Courses. Eighteen hole golf course, features a restaurant & pro shop.

Bayonet/Black Horse-
1 McClure Way, Seaside CA 899-7271

Carmel Valley Ranch-Golf Course-One Old Ranch Road Carmel
626-2510

Del Monte Golf Course
1300 Sylvan Road, Monterey
373-2700

Golf Club at Quail Lodge
620-8808
8205 Valley Greens Drive,
Carmel Valley

King City Municipal Golf Course 385-4546 613
S. Vanderhurst Ave, King City

Laguna Seca Golf Ranch
10520 York Road , Monterey 373-3701

Links at Spanish Bay|
17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach
(800) 654-9300

Monterey Pines Golf Course Garden Road, Monterey, 656.2167
Pasadera Country Club-Monterey 647-2400

Pajaro Valley Golf Club
967 Salinas Road, Watsonville
724-3851

Pebble Beach Golf Links
17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach
(800) 654-9300

Golf Courses

Peter Hay Par Three-
17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach 625-851

Poppy Hills Golf Course
3200 Lopez Road, Pebble Beach
625-2035

Rancho Cañada Golf ClubCarmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
624-0111

Salinas Fairways
45 Skyway Blvd., Salinas
758-7300
Sherwood Greens 758-7333
1050 N Main St, Salinas

Spyglass Golf Course (800) 654-9300Spyglass Hill & Stevenson Drive, Pebble Beach

Golf Equipment & Apparel
From Tee to Green, Inc. [ F-2]
3692 The Barnyard
Carmel, CA 93923 625-5500
lisa@fteetogreen.com
www.fteetogreen.com
One of the most comprehensive women’s golf stores in the nation. Apparel & equipment

Nevada Bob’s Golf [Map: D-3]
399 Lighthouse Ave. Monterey, 372-5516
gmcchesney54@aol.com
All major brands and clothing for the Monterey climate. Your game, your store. See ad below.

Golf /Instruction
Pete Nilles-PGA Golf Pro [C-2]
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
238-5828
Individual and Group Lessons. Improve your putting & short game. Hit woods & irons solid. Call for appointment. New & experienced golfers. See our ad on page 44.

Driving Range
Del Rey Oaks Driving Range899 Rosita Road, Del Rey Oaks 394-8660

Discover Water Sports

Explore the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary by boat at get up-close and personal with Gray whales, Humpback whales, Killer whales, and dolphins, not to mention frequent sea otter sightings. There are many tours available, setting out from Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Randy’s Fishing Trips offers a number of unique water tour

packages. Take a chartered fishing boat out for fresh Monterey Bay Salmon, or swim with them by renting scuba diving equipment. There are also a number of Kayak rental locations near the beaches of Cannery Row, Monterey, and Moss Landing. Wind surfing is also a popular sport on the Monterey Bay and rental equipment is readily available.
The near-by Santa Cruz surf culture has drifted down to the Peninsula and surf shops abound in Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel.
TIP: The best beaches for watching the “Boys (or Girls) of Summer” are Carmel Beach and Lovers Point & Asilomar in Pacific Grove.

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