Overview
This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Cannery Row in Monterey California and the surrounding area as well as a number of hotels and historic sites. There's a separate admission charge for entrance to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
On this tour, you'll hear how the area served as the industrial heart of Monterey in the first half of the 1900s. Its seemingly inexhaustible number of Pacific sardine attracted fishermen, investors and inventors from around the world seeking their fortune. But, (spoiler alert!) overfishing would decimate the industry by the 1950s.
You will also discover the connection between John Steinbeck and this area as you meet some of the colorful characters that were immortalized in his novel Cannery Row and its sequel Sweet Thursday. Finally, you'll discover the incredible story of how Cannery Row quite literally rose from the ashes to what is now a welcoming waterfront of world-class hotels, wine rooms, restaurants and shopping opportunities.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The starting point is at the corner of Prescott Avenue and Wave Street. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.
End point
The tour ends in front of the bust of Steinbeck. It is a short distance from the start location.
Good to know
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
What to expect
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The Cannery Row Monument
The tour takes you past the Cannery Row Monument and briefly explains the significance of each person depicted.
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Monterey Canning Company
The tour takes you past the original Monterey Canning Company warehouse. Outside the warehouse is where you'll hear the story of
Cannery Row. -
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
The tour passes the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant which is the highest-grossing restaurant on the Row. You'll hear about its connection to the Monterey Canning Company.
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InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
The tour will take you briefly inside the InterContinental The Clement Monterey Hotel where you'll be shown a historic aerial photograph of Cannery Row.
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Doc Rickett's Pacific Biological Laboratories
You'll walk past Doc Rickett's Pacific Biological Laboratories where you'll more about the man that lived there.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
The tour takes you past the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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Bechtel Family Center for Ocean Education and Leadership
The tour takes you past this environmentally sustainable, 25,000 square foot center. It opened in 2019, to expand and enhance the Aquarium’s educational programs by offering free informative programs for teachers and students.
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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The tour stops briefly outside the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa where you'll hear about some of its shops.
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San Carlos Beach
You'll walk along the San Carlos Beach.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Can I cancel Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 15 min.
Where does it start?
The starting point is at the corner of Prescott Avenue and Wave Street. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket.
What's included?
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not included?
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Which places does it visit?
It visits The Cannery Row Monument, Monterey Canning Company, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel, Doc Rickett's Pacific Biological Laboratories, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Bechtel Family Center for Ocean Education and Leadership, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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