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\n\tExperience Monterey…<\/strong><\/em>\n<\/p>\n \n\tWith its wealth of beaches<\/a>, parks<\/a>, open spaces<\/a> and the great Pacific Ocean, Monterey has a plethora of indoor and outdoor recreational activities for you to enjoy. Whether it's a day hike through the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park<\/a>, biking down the Wilder Ranch State Park<\/a> single track or riding the Big Dipper rollercoaster at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey is a recreational paradise. And after the fun and games are over, take a breather and enjoy one of its fine restaurants or pick out that perfect gift at one of the unique boutiques along the world famous Cannery Row.\n<\/p>\n \n\tClick on the following items to see more. \n\t\t[expand title=”Biking” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”] \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t|| Guided Tours<\/a> || Rentals<\/a> || Trails<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tAdventures by the Sea<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t– 299 Cannery Row, Monterey (831) 372-1807 \n\t\tBay Bikes Rentals<\/a> \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t640 Wave St, Monterey (831) 646-9090 Bicycle Shop\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tSee Also State Parks and Beaches…<\/strong><\/em><\/a> \n\t\t[\/expand]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[expand title=”Bird Watching” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tElkhorn Slough Foundation<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tBox 267, Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 728-5939\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tElkhorn Slough harbors the largest tract of tidal salt marsh in California outside of San Francisco Bay. This ecological treasure at the center of the Monterey Bay coastline provides much-needed habitat for hundreds of species of plants and animals, including more than 340 species of birds.\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tDocent-led tours of the Reserve are held every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. There is also an early birding walk the first Saturday of every month at 8:30 a.m.\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tMonterey Peninsula Audubon Society <\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tThe mission of the National Audubon Society and their local chapters is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tFor more bird watching information, please visit our bird refuges page\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tOrganizations and Articles of Interest:<\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t|| Protecting the Snowy Plover<\/a> – New Rules and Regulations\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t|| Sequoia Audubon Society<\/a> – Environmental Education and Conservation \n\t\t[expand title=”Bowling” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tMonterey Lanes<\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t2161 Fremont Street Monterey, CA 93940-5242 (831) 373-1553<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tValley Center Bowl<\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t1081 South Main Street, Salinas – (831) 422-9031\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t\t[expand title=”Day Spas” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[expand title=”Fitness Centers” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t\t[expand title=”Hiking” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tMonterey<\/strong> is home to a number of wonderful areas that are perfect for hiking and nature walks. \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tMonterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail <\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tAlong the Bay Front, Monterey. The walk is perfect for skating, biking or walking along the water's edge. The trail starts at Asilomar Beach in Pacific Grove and ends at Robert's Lake in Seaside.\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tState Parks, Beaches and Open Spaces<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tMonterey County Parks<\/a><\/strong> Descriptions and locations of county parks. <\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tPlease visit our dedicated Hiking Page at by clicking here<\/a> >>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t\t[\/expand]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[expand title=”Horse Back Riding” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tMonterey Bay Equestrian Center<\/a><\/strong> — Beach rides\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t19805 Pesante Rd., Salinas (831) 663-5712\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tThe Holman Ranch<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t60 Holman Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (831) 659-2640\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tMolera Horseback Tours<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tAndrew Molera State Park, Big Sur, CA (831) 625-5486\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tMonterey Bay Equestrian Center<\/a><\/strong> – Beach Rides\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t19805 Pesante Rd., Salinas, CA (831) 663-5712 \n\t\tPebble Beach Trail Rides<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t3300 Portola Road, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 (831) 622-5985 \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t\t[expand title=”Kayaking” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tElkhorn Slough Foundation<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tBox 267, Moss Landing, CA 95039 (831) 728-5939\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tElkhorn Slough harbors the largest tract of tidal salt marsh in California outside of San Francisco Bay. This ecological treasure at the center of the Monterey Bay coastline provides much-needed habitat for hundreds of species of plants and animals, including more than 340 species of birds.\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tFor the kayak lovers, the reserve is absolutely wonderful! Click here to read how to protect the reserve and where to launch and land your kayak<\/a> >>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tAdventures by the Sea<\/a> <\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t– 299 Cannery Row, Monterey (831) 372-1807 \n\t\tKayak Connection<\/strong><\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t413 Lake Ave., Santa Cruz (831) 479-1121 \n\t\tMonterey Bay Kayaks<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t693 Del Monte Ave., Monterey (800) 649-5357\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t\t[\/expand]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[expand title=”Rock\/Wall Climbing” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tSanctuary Rock Gym <\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t1855 East Avenue, Sand City, CA (831) 899-2595\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t\t[\/expand]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[expand title=”Sailing Schools” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tCarerra Sailing<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t66 Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA (831) 375-0648\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tMonterey Bay Sailing & Diving<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t78 Fishermans Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-7245 \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[\/expand]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[expand title=”Scenic Boat Tours\/Rentals” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tCarerra Sailing<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t66 Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA (831) 375-0648\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tMonterey Bay Sailing & Diving<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t78 Fishermans Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-7245\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t\t[\/expand]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[expand title=”Skydiving” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tSkydive Monterey Bay<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t721 Neeson Rd #1, Marina, CA 93933 (888) 229-5867 \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t\t[\/expand]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[expand title=”Skateboarding” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tMonterey Skate Park <\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tLocated next to Lake El Estero<\/a> behind Sollecito Ballpark\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tThe Monterey Skate Park features fun and exciting elements that will challenge skateboarders and in-line skaters of all skills and abilities.\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tMarina Skate Park <\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t304 Hillcrest Ave., Marina, CA\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t\t[expand title=”Theme Parks” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tGilroy Gardens<\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t3050 Hecker Pass Rd Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 840-7100\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tExplorer1.com Review – Excellent family oriented theme park — especially for families with younger children. The rides are pretty tame and there are lots of activities gear toward the little ones. <\/span><\/em>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tAlthough the food at the park seems to be better than most theme parks, most families opt to bring their own snacks and drinks. It's healthier and a lot more cost effective.<\/em>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tGilroy can be extremely hot in the summer, so make sure to take plenty of water and sun screen!<\/em>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tLooking for a major theme park with really cool rides? Click here to expand your search<\/a>.<\/strong> \n\t\t[\/expand]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[expand title=”Tours – Guided” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tElkhorn Slough Safari Nature Tour <\/a><\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t(831) 633-5555 \n\t\t \n\t\t[\/expand]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[expand title=”Walking” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tAlso see biking<\/a> and hiking<\/a> links\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tGo to Parks & Beaches Page…<\/a> \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[\/expand]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[expand title=”Whale-Watching Tours” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tWhale Watching – Central Coast Santa Cruz, Monterey, Half Moon Bay<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tFrom Dec-May, thousands of gray whales swim north along the California coast on their way to summer feeding grounds. Oceanic Society and others offer boat tours to view these majestic creatures up close..\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tGray Whales – 20,000 Gray Whales pass by the Central Coast two times every year. During December through mid February, the whales migrate south from the arctic waters off the coast of Alaska to their winter birthing grounds off of the Baja Peninsula. Then from mid February through April, they return to the arctic waters to feed. Peak viewing times are usually mid January and mid March. More background on the Gray Whale <\/a>>>\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tHumpback Whales – Spending the winter months off of the Mexican Coast to breed and give birth, the Humpback Whales migrate north to polar waters to feed during the summer months. Humpback Whales are most common off the Central Coast from April through November. More background on the Humpback <\/a>>>\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tChris' Fishing Trips<\/a><\/strong>\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t48 Old Fisherman's Wharf #1, Monterey, CA (831) 375-5951\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tPrincess Monterey Whale Watching<\/a><\/strong>\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t96 Fisherman’s Wharf #1, Monterey, CA (831) 372-2203\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tRandy's Fishing Trips, Inc. <\/a><\/strong>\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t66 Old Fisherman's Wharf #1, Monterey, CA (831) 372-7440\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \n\t\t \n\t\t[\/expand]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[expand title=”Wind Surfing” tag=”h2″ trigclass=”arrowright”]\n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t \n\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t[\/expand]\n\t<\/p>\n Experience Monterey… With its wealth of beaches, parks, open spaces and the great Pacific Ocean, Monterey has a plethora of indoor and outdoor recreational activities for you to enjoy. 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\n\t\t– 201 Alvarado Mall, Monterey (831) 372-1807
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\n\t\tOffers horseback rides along the beach on Monterey Bay for riders of all abilities. Also offers carriage rides, lessons, pony rides, and day camps.\n\t<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t– 201 Alvarado Mall (831) 372-1807
\n\t\t– Lover's Point Beach, Pacific Grove (831) 372-1807\n\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t2370 Hwy 1, Moss Landing (831) 724-5692\n\t<\/p>\n
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