Tours and Tickets to Experience Cannery Row

There are plenty of ways to experience Cannery Row. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Monterey's 17-Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 Hr

• Monterey 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour

• LA: San Francisco, Yosemite, Santa Barbara & Carmel, 3 Days

• Monterey, Carmel, and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour From SF

• Monterey, Carmel, and Pacific Coast Explorer From San Francisco

While it’s free to visit Cannery Row, plenty of affordable tours can help you learn more about the historic waterfront street. Electric bike tours that visit the area start at just US$59 per person, while GoCar tours start at US$85 and small-group full-day tours at US$120.

There isn’t really a bad time of day to visit Cannery Row—the popular sightseeing street (and heart of Monterey’s tourist offerings) bustles from early in the day until late at night. If you want to beat the crowds, however—especially at the Monterey Bay Aquarium—arrive in the morning or late afternoon.

Monterey is a pleasant, popular destination throughout the year—there’s rarely a bad time to come and visit landmarks, including Cannery Row. However, May through October is a perfect time to visit: It’s when you’re especially likely to spot whales, when festivals are held, and when the weather is optimal.

As Monterey’s best-known street, Cannery Row is home to a number of top attractions. Its biggest highlight is the always-popular Monterey Bay Aquarium. Other highlights include the Cannery Row Antique Mall and the lively Monterey Canning Company shopping mall. The area boasts many shops, restaurants, and historic landmarks.

Yes, Cannery Row is generally accessible to disabled visitors. The street is largely paved and level, and many of its historic landmarks have been updated to be accessible; note that crowds may pose a barrier. The Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row’s highlight, is also accessible to people using wheelchairs.