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CENTRAL COAST MARINA (C2) Marina State Beach. 831/384‑7695. BONUS road trip Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. 831/883‑1000. 200 8th St. Nonprofit dedicated to research and education in astronomy; Weaver student observatory. MONTEREY (C1) Cannery Row. The Central Coast's premier visitor destination, with ocean‑view hotels, award‑winning restaurants, boutiques, attractions, wine tasting, and exciting nightlife. canneryrow.com. See ad, p. 13 Culinary Center of Monterey. 831/333‑2133. 625 Cannery Row, Ste. 200. Gourmet cooking classes overlooking the bay. La Mirada, Monterey Museum of Art. 831/372‑3689. 720 Via Mirada. Historic estate and gardens frame art collection. Maritime Museum of Monterey. 831/372‑1643. 5 Custom House Plaza. Waterfront location for exhibits ranging from Spanish explorers to Fresnel lens from Point Sur light station to Monterey's sardine industry. Monterey Bay Aquarium. 831/648‑4800; 800/555‑3656. 886 Cannery Row. More than 200 galleries & exhibits make this a Central Coast must‑see. Buy tickets online. Local hotels offer 2‑day tickets at one‑day prices. montereybayaquarium.org. See ad, p. 125 Monterey, California. Few places offer so much for every precious moment of your getaway. Go to SeeMonterey.com to find inspiring ideas, special offers and to book your stay. Monterey-Grab life by the moments™. See ad, p. 124 Monterey County Youth Museum. 831/649‑6444. 601 Wave St. Climb, play, explore, create; kids and adults. Monterey Museum of Art. 831/372‑7591. 559 Pacific St. Monterey Peninsula and West Coast art; Asian collection. Monterey Path of History. 831/655‑8070. 321 Alvarado St., Ste. G. Walking tour of architec‑ tural heritage. Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY). 831/648‑7000. Hwy. 68 & Olmsted Rd. Monterey State Beach. 831/649‑2836. Surf or go tidepooling. Monterey State Historic Park. 831/649‑7118. 20 Custom House Plaza. Walk 2‑mile path past whalebone sidewalk, historic homes. Old Fisherman's Wharf. 877/666‑8373. 2741 S. Victoria Ave. Myriad restaurants and shops; fishing and bay cruises. MORGAN HILL (A2) Henry W. Coe State Park. 408/779‑2728. 9000 E. Dunne Ave. Hike, backpack, fish; more than 87,000 acres of wild open spaces. MORRO BAY (H4) Morro Bay National Estuary Nature Center. 805/772‑3834. 601 Embarcadero. Top site during the Audubon Christmas bird count. Morro Bay State Park. 805/772‑2694. Lagoon and natural bay habitat. Morro Bay Visitor Center. 800/231‑0592. 255 Morro Bay Blvd. Discover a beautiful working fishing village on scenic Highway 1. Destination Morro Bay. brownpelican@morrobay.org; morrobay.org. See ad, p. 123 Morro Rock. 800/231‑0592. Search for peregrine falcon on "Gibraltar of the Pacific." Morro Strand State Beach. 805/772‑8812. Museum of Natural History. 805/772‑2694. State Park Rd. Examine the forces of nature through interactive exhibits. trip idea | BIG SUR DISTRICT Savor flavors-garlic in Gilroy, guava ice cream in King City-and explore rocky peaks and rugged coastline. INFO California Welcome Center SM, Salinas; 831/757-8687 GILROY. Ride a giant garlic bulb (okay, it's fake) at Gilroy Gardens, a charming amusement park mixed with pretty gardens. Shop for gourmet gifts at The Garlic Shoppe. (B2) SAN JUAN BAUTISTA. Visit the region's carefully restored 19th‑century mission. Play the top‑flight golf course at San Juan Oaks, then stroll Third Street, with handsome historic build‑ ings and charming shops, galleries, and restaurants. (B2) PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK. Hike through grasslands and talus caves to the park's famous rocky spires. Learn about the geology on free ranger‑led tours, weekends in spring. (D3) KING CITY. Fuel up on ceviche tostadas and shrimp with roasted garlic at El Lugarcito Restau‑ rant. Steps away at La Michoacana, sample scoops of fresh, housemade guava ice cream. (E4) LAKE SAN ANTONIO. Rent a boat at Lake San Antonio Resort, then cast your line for bass, crappie, or catfish. Park the boat and camp right at the water's edge. (F4) PASO ROBLES. Sip the region's celebrated Zinfandels; tasting rooms (and wine‑friendly restaurants) surround City Park. Visit Studios on the Park to see local artists in action. (G5) MORRO BAY. Look for sea otters and seals while taking a kayak tour with Central Coast Outdoors or Kayak Horizons, then head to the waterfront to feast on pan‑seared scallops or blackened local rockfish at The Galley Seafood Grill & Bar. (H4) MONTAÑA DE ORO STATE PARK. Hike into chaparral‑ and (in spring) wildflower‑dotted coastal mountains, or take the Bluff Trail to Coralina Cove, where hermit crabs, sea anemones, and colorful starfish fill tidepools. (H4) More ideas at visitcalifornia.com/central-coast VISITCALIFORNIA.COM | 117 http://www.canneryrow.com http://www.montereybayaquarium.org http://www.SeeMonterey.com http://www.morrobay.org http://www.visitcalifornia.com/central-coast http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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