Monterey
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Monterey Cubby Bench $101.99 Monterey Cubbie Bench |
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Monterey Headboard (Full/Queen) $169.99 Monterey Headboard (Full/Queen) |
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Stuhrling Original Men's Monterey Blue Rubber Strap Sports Watch $77.99 This sporty timepiece from Stuhrling Original features a silver and blue dial with a serpentine wave design. The Monterey men's watch showcases a stainless steel case on a blue rubber strap with serpentine tread design. |
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Olympia's Monterey 26-inch Expandable Hybrid Spinner Upright $64.99 This stylish yet durable upright is constructed of 1680 Denier NT ballistic polypropylene. This case features an expandable design to provide 20-percent more packing capacity. |
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Alicia Klein 'Monterey' Leather Bi-fold Frame Wallet $50.99 Bold colors and retro-inspired styling accent these frame Monterey wallets from Alicia Klein. A detachable shoulder chain and plenty of pockets inside complete this stylish clutch wallet. |
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Royal Monterey Dual Flush Toilet $499.99 Add contemporary flair to your bathroom decor with this toiletBathroom fixture is UPC ApprovedToilet set includes seat |
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Monterey 6-drawer Dresser $234.48 Monterey Six-drawer Dresser |
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Monterey Leather Dining Chairs (Set of 2) $746.99 These Monroe dining chairs are handcrafted with 100-percent leather and solid hardwood. The oversize chairs make a stylish and timeless statement that complements many decors. |
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Tour Vision 'Monterey Edition' Sunglasses $37.99 A comfortable metal frame makes these sunglasses from Tour Vision perfect for the golf course. These shades also include both soft and hard cases for safe transport. |
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Monterey Two-drawer Nightstand $87.99 Monterey Two-drawer Nightstand |
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DaVinci Monterey Changing Table $89 Changing table is made with wood from sustainable forestsBaby furniture features a natural finish Change baby in a classic changer |
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Monterey Five-drawer Chest $204.99 Monterey Five-drawer Chest |
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Monterey Headboard (Twin) $109.99 Monterey Headboard (Twin) |
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Monterey 30-inch Swivel Bar Stool $166.99 The curvaceous design of this Monterey bar stool sets it apart. A buckskin finish and earthy tones complete this attractive 30-inch swivel stool. |
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Alicia Klein Men's 'Monterey' Leather Bi-fold Wallet $24.99 This stylish Monterey bi-fold wallet from Alicia Klein features tan leather construction and lining. Plenty of pockets make this wallet the perfect choice. |
First Night Monterey Preps
California's cities are each famous for one unique thing: Los Angeles has Hollywood, San Diego has surfing, San Francisco has hippies and Monterey has - cheese? The city of Monterey, located along the Pacific Coast's Monterey Bay in Central California, has long been known around the world as the home of Monterey Jack cheese. However, Monterey boasts a rich history, with its past residents including the likes of Henry Miller and John Steinbeck, whose novel "Cannery Row" was set in the city. In fact, Monterey offers the visitor many attractions - not just cheese!
Monterey has been dubbed by some as "the cradle of history" and is home to many "firsts" in California's history: including the Golden State's first theatre, brick house, publicly funded school, public library and its first printing press. Anyone hoping to get a glimpse of Monterey's rich historical tradition need only visit the Monterey State Historic Park, in which visitors will find many examples of early colonial architecture. Major historic landmarks in Monterey include Larkin House, Royal Presidio Chapel and Colton Hall - a public school and government meeting place that played host to California's first constitutional convention.
Moreover, Monterey is well-known for its spectacular marine habitats and its long fishing tradition. Monterey's fishing industry was for many years one of the most famous in the United States, but underwent severe decline in the 1950s due to over-fishing. Cannery Row, Monterey's once bustling sardine-canning street has now been converted into a major tourist attraction with many restaurants and shops lining the important historical site.
Cannery Row is also home to one of Monterey's most popular attractions: the Monterey Bay Aquarium. One of the largest aquariums in North America, the aquarium sees more than 1.8 million people pass through its doors every year and is home to 35, 000 plants and animals from around 623 species, including jellyfish, sea otters and stingrays. And in September 2004, the aquarium's Outer Bay exhibit momentously became home to the first Great White Shark to ever successfully be kept on exhibit.
If you're hoping to sample some of Monterey's non-cheesy delights, you'll find that getting around the city is simple due to its fairly compact nature. Any of the hotels in Monterey will leave you only a hop, skip and a jump away from the city's main attractions. And since Monterey is only a couple of hours away from San Francisco and San Jose, and only a little further away from San Diego, Sacramento and LA, it's an easily accessible day or weekend trip for tourists visiting any of California's major cities.
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Andrew Regan writes for a digital marketing agency.
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