MONTEREY'S MAGIC

               "The more you look the more there is"

 

 Here's all the information you'll need to enjoy California's central coast. Simply let the links below take you wherever you'd like to go.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Welcome to California's central coast. This place is too beautiful for words. Mountains, pristine beaches, redwood forests, and great little towns, all pushed up against the mighty Pacific.

Follow the links below to find all the information about wherever or whatever you wish.

 

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Monterey was the capital of the Spanish territory of Alta California during much of the time between 1775 and 1846. The U.S. the city in 1846, and California's constitution was written there 1849. Located on Monterey Bay in the heart of historic Monterey is "Cannery Row, which was immortalized by John Steinbeck's novel of the name. In the 1940s Cannery Row was considered the sardine capital of the world; prior to that it had been the home of Portuguese whalers, and before that it was a Chinese village. Presently, the Row hosts a collection ore than 200 specialty shops, galleries, restaurants, and hotels. Other Monterey attractions include Fisherman's Wharf, once the base of Monterey's whaling industry and now home to shops, galleries, and seafood resaraunts. The Monterey Bay Aquarium, which contains more than 6,500 live creatures, a three-story kelp forest, and a sea otter exhibit; and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the nation's largest marine sanctuary. Monterey County is one of the largest fine wine regions in the U.S.with more than 21 different wine grape varietals on more than 40,000 planted visitors can sample the various wines at more than 15 different wine tasting rooms and vineyards throughout the county. The city of Monterey noted for the Monterey Jazz Festival, which it hosts each year in september. The Monterey event is the oldest jazz festival in the world.

 Five miles south of Monterey is Carmel-by-the-Sea, a European
village overlooking the white sand of Carmel Beach. Visitors to Carmel-byr the Sea can tour the Carmel Mission Basilica and Museum, the second of California's historic missions, built in 1771; and can enjoy more than 90 art galleries and hundreds of unique store fronts along the cites tree-lined streets.

Important Phone Numbers -

AAA......................831-373-3021 Poison Control Center.........800-876-4766
Dental Relerral..............831-658-0168 Tlmenv.'.#...............831-7673676
Emergency.........................911 Weather...................831-656-1725
Medical Referral.............831-455-1008
 

 Information Sources —
City of  Monterey City Hall
Pacific & Madison Sts................. Monterey CA
Web: www.monterey.org City ofMonterey Mayor
Pacific & Madison Sts City Hall..........Monterey CA
Monterey Conference Center
.1 Portola Plaza......................Monterey CA
• TF: 800-742-8091 « Web: www.monterey.org/mcc/index.html Monterey County PO Box 180................Salinas CA
Web: www.co.monterey.ca.us ••'• Monterey County Travel & Tourism Alliance
137 Crossroads Blvd....................Carmel CA
TF: 800-555-6290 • Web: www.gomonterey.org
• E-mail: mctta@monterey-travel.org Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
380 Alvarado St......... /U.........Monl
Web: www.mpcc.com . Monterey Peninsula Visitors & Convention
Bureau PO Box 1770..................Monterey CA
Web: www.monterey.com • E-mail: info@monterey.com Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific St.......Monterey CA
Web: www.monterey.org/lib/lib.html

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Survey Says Vacationing Americans Take Advantage of Portable Technology

by ARA Content

(ARA) - As portable technology has become more compact, advanced, affordable and less complicated, it's easier than ever for people to take technology anywhere they go. Spring is here and people are eager to get outside and get moving, and technology will keep them connected while they're out and about. A recent survey shows that Americans will bring a variety of tech toys and tools with them virtually everywhere this spring and summer -- whether they're relaxing on the beach, hiking in the woods, shopping, driving or even visiting public restrooms.

"With people constantly on the go, portable technology is a necessity," said Laurie Bauer, spokesperson for Best Buy, the nation's largest retailer of consumer electronics, personal computers, entertainment software and appliances. "No matter where you're headed this spring and summer, portable and compact technologies such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), MP3 players, DVD players and wireless phones can make any time more fun and productive."

Memorial Day weekend kicks off the travel and vacation season, and according to the survey, 62 percent of Americans will leave home for their spring and summer vacations. The beach takes top honors as the most-favored destination (26 percent), with the great outdoors coming in a close second (21 percent). While rest and relaxation are a high priority for many vacationers, so is staying connected. Sixty percent plan to take their technology toys and tools with them on vacation.

While people use technology the most during vacation, they also use tech products in many other places -- in the car (57 percent); in the outdoors at the park, beach and woods (42 percent); at the mall (30 percent); and at the gym (20 percent). One out of ten (10 percent) survey respondents even uses technology in public restrooms.

Regardless of where people are headed, they won't be leaving home without a variety of technologies. Making the top of the list, nearly 60 percent of people use cell phones while on the go. Of all the age groups, 25- to 34-year-olds use cell phones the most. More than one out of three Americans (35 percent) are into portable stereos, making this tech toy the second most popular on-the-go item. In fact, twice as many people ages 18 to 24 report using portable stereos compared to 25- to 55-year olds.

Music is definitely a must in the car, as more than 90 percent of Americans listen to music in their vehicles on CD players, tape players or car radios, followed by portable CD players (31 percent) and portable stereos (30 percent). The younger generation is the most tech savvy when it comes to music, as 18- to 24-year-olds groove to the music on the go -- more than any other age group -- with advanced technologies such as portable MP3 and CD players.

Entertainment on the go is becoming more popular than ever, especially in the car. Although the top wish-I-had technology product was the notebook computer (49.1 percent), more than 20 percent (21.3 percent) of people indicated they would like to own a Mobile Video unit to make those long trips more entertaining. Of that 21.3 percent, 62 percent are female, indicating that mom would appreciate something in the back seat to keep the kids busy. A surprising 16.5 percent of respondents said they would choose a global positioning system (GPS) as their most desired product. Men accounted for 70 percent of that group, alluding that most men would rather use a GPS than ask someone for directions.

As tech products continue to get smaller and more powerful, it's easier to take them wherever we go. Whether you're on the road or in the air, at the beach or on the trail, technology is sure to be right there with you.