Steinbeck Plaza

This 3 story plaza contains multiple smalls shops including a water and kayak adventure center, several international clothing and spiritual items stores. The plaza sits on a corner just cross the street from a sandy plaza that bears a tribute bust to John Steinbeck. Small businesses here. Centrally located accessible restrooms with diaper changer in central Cannery Row area. Paid van accessible parking in garage which is a short walk. Street parking is limited

Loved walking around cannery row - lots of cute shops and great places to eat

Very well entertaining place. For adults and kids. From shopping to kids adventures to diversity of food to try or dessert to enjoy. Little hidden spot to play into the water. Is a little beach spot behind of the Ghirardelli building. Great playground for the kids.

This plaza offers a nice view of the beach and ocean where you can also see seals. I bought a crew neck at a shop, and we enjoyed some sweet treats from Ghirardelli 's shop. Parking is limited, but we were lucky and found a spot. Overall, great area and lots to explore

Steinbeck Plaza is right in the heart of historic Cannery Row in Monterey CA. This area is very lively. There is live music being played almost always and on days there's no live music, music still plays in the plaza. From the Plaza you can lookout over the Pacific Ocean and there's even coin operated telescopes so if you want to really look out there, you can. The Plaza has a huge fountain in the middle with statues of Steinbeck and other important people that were around back in the day. There is also beach access from the Steinbeck plaza and you can go right down to the beach and find seashells or get your feet wet. And if you're hungry, the Fish Hopper restaurant is always a wise choice.

Many shops and restaurants line the walk and street. The views of the bay are outstanding and the many sculptures are worth seeing. Be sure to try fresh sardines from one of the seafood places along the way. My kids loved this area and the aquarium.

Steinbeck Plaza it's such a quaint warm and inviting place to hang around observe some beautiful views of the ocean snack on delectable desserts and people watch. It's namesake John Steinbeck is celebrated with a beautiful bronze statue and a history of his connection to the Monterey peninsula. Everyone knows him as one of the great authors who was known for telling stories of the Old Monterey Bay fishing community. He is definitely celebrated all throughout the Monterey Bay Peninsula. So many beautiful colors all around you from the sparkling Emerald Pacific Ocean to the colorful buildings along the bay and the Beautiful art galleries around. A great place to stop for a quick bite to eat before heading into the Monterey Bay Aquarium or just strolling along the different shops. Lot of great photo opportunities all around you. It gets really busy on the weekend so expect some big crowds I love coming on a weekday where I can enjoy my own peaceful time to relax do some people watching and stare out into the ocean. Don't be afraid to explore there are so many little hidden Corners with Alleyways leading to the ocean giving you beautiful views.

Amazing weather around this time, so many shops and great places to eat, I can spend all day here.