Monterey: Del Monte: SR-68 : West of Josselyn Canyon Road
Monterey has served as a port and administrative center on California’s central coast since the late 18th century. Set on Monterey Bay, the city was the capital of Alta California under Spanish and Mexican rule before California became part of the United States. Its waterfront remains linked to the Pacific fishing industry through Cannery Row, where former sardine canneries became shops, restaurants and visitor attractions. Inland, State Route 68 crosses oak-covered slopes and connects Monterey with Salinas; near Josselyn Canyon Road, the route marks a transition from the coastal city to the Monterey Peninsula’s more rural interior. Offshore waters are protected by Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
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Monterey is best known in California for Cannery Row, the former sardine-packing district immortalized in John Steinbeck’s novel of the same name. Set on Monterey Bay, the city pairs a working maritime past with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which occupies a converted cannery on the waterfront. Monterey also served as the capital of Alta California under Mexican rule; the 1827 Custom House recalls that era in the historic downtown. Offshore waters belong to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a protected stretch of the central California coast. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Monterey Bay.
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