Steeped in History
A stroll along Cannery Row reveals Monterey’s not-so-distant past: Former sardine canneries and warehouses, now house delightful shops, restaurants, and local attractions. Cannery Row’s picturesque and unique locale has inspired and continues to attract writers, artists, and intellectuals.
Destination Cannery Row’s venues still embrace Monterey’s history, making each site a wonder for the all of the senses:
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The aquarium was once home to the Hovden Cannery, built in 1916. During the sardine-fishing boom of the 1940s, Hovden processed 250,000 tons of fish a year and employed 4,000 people. When sardine catches fell by more than 90% in a matter of a few years, Hovden was converted to a squid cannery.
When Cannery Row became a ghost town, squid production managed to keep Hovden open until 1973. In 1977, four Stanford marine biologists had the idea to transform the old cannery into an aquarium and study site for Monterey’s marine world. The aquarium opened its doors in 1984 and welcomes over 1.8 million visitors every year.
The site of this regional wine visitors’ center was once a sardine cannery built in 1918. The entire ocean side of A Taste of Monterey’s premier tasting room is comprised of large pane-glass windows, which invite visitors to take in one of the most beautiful views of the Monterey coastline.
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