Cannery Row
For the fans of John Steinbeck , there is Cannery Row , the location of an iconic American novel and a movie by the same name . Cannery Row provides a charming opportunity to breathe in the spirit of this area made famous by American writer John Steinbeck , and you will find a statue of the lead character in the book , " Doc " who was modeled after Ed Rickets . Read the novel again or for the first time or get the Netflix movie . The area is full of restaurants and gift shops .
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Located at the site of a Cannery Row Sardine cannery and constructed in 1984 , Monterey Bay Aquarium is well worth a trip to get educated about the marine life . This is a must-visit attraction .