The Cannery Row Block Party hits Cannery Row on Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 11am to 5pm. It's a day packed with fun, with wild animal shows, magicians, balloon artists, live music, and even ice cream and rib eating contests. It's for a good cause, too; all visitors are asked to bring a can or two of food to donate to the Food Bank for Monterey County.
Instead of just coming down for the day, make it a full weekend of fun for Mom, Dad and the kids! This family itinerary gives two adults and two children a weekend full of great times.
6PM
You arrive at Monterey's Intercontinental The Clement on Cannery Row, a family-friendly hotel that's right in the center of this weekend's action. Once you've settled in, make sure to visit the staircase that goes from the lobby to the second floor; the light sculpture there is sure to charm both children and adults.
7PM
Head over to Old Monterey for dinner at Rosine’s Restaurant. Family-run and family-focused, Rosine’s ensures that children and adults can have a wonderful dining experience together.
8:30AM
A Pacific Grove family tradition, breakfast at Toasties Cafe is the perfect way to fuel up before hitting the Recreation Trail, located just a short walk away.
9:30AM
Rent a surrey from Adventures by the Sea at Lover's Point, and pedal the coast as a team! Surreys are four-wheeled, pedal-powered vehicles that can carry up to six people. For a little less togetherness, you can each rent individual bikes and explore the Recreation Trail.
11:00AM
Drive up to Marina to pick up a picnic lunch from Wild Thyme Deli & Cafe. Then head down to Marina State Beach to watch the hang gliders soar and the surfers ply the waves as you eat.
1PM
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! It's time to hop in a different four-wheeled vehicle — your car — for a ride out to Salinas Valley's Wild Things Animal Ranch. You won't just meet lions and tigers and bears but also elephants, kangaroos, porcupines and many more types of animals.
6PM
Carmel's Forge in the Forest has a history that can be seen in every corner. Children will love looking at the authentic forge from its previous incarnation as a blacksmith shop. Even the pickiest eater will find something to love on their wide-ranging menu.
8:30AM
Hop up to the Recreation Trail and take a short stroll to Trailside Café, only two blocks from the hotel. Located along the Recreation Trail, this laid-back establishment has great views of Monterey Bay as well as great food.
9:30AM
Follow the Recreation Trail back the way you came, and it will bring you to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. You called ahead before you arrived, and arranged a 50-minute behind-the-scenes tour. Get a different perspective on the Aquarium's amazing exhibits, and learn all about the creatures that live there from the people who take care of them.
11AM
Is it June 7? Then it's time for the Cannery Row Block Party! If you have a big appetite, you can compete in the rib eating and ice cream contests. Watch a magic show, get a balloon animal, listen to live music and more.
Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 1770, Monterey, CA 93942 1-877-MONTEREY info@mccvb.org
In partnership with Monterey County and the cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas,
Sand City, Seaside, Soledad, Pebble Beach, Moss Landing, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, and Salinas Valley.
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