Today it is a popular visitor area that includes the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, galleries, shops, wine tasting rooms, a factory outlet center, specialty stores, restaurants, hotels and inns. Fisherman's Wharf is a picturesque spot for tourists and artists. It is the colorful home base for both fishing and pleasure boats. The wharf is lined with souvenir shops and excellent restaurants featuring seafood. It's quite a sensation to enjoy a seafood plate while a live sea otter stares at you from the bay.
Commercial boats provide deep sea fishing and excursions along the coast.
The list of interesting places in Monterey is long and exciting. Try to see them all while stationed here.