Steinbeck Plaza

Monterey always have that friendly tourist vibe. Safe and plenty to see. Parking can get tricky but there’s a lot around tge streets. Food here are all good fish and chip style restaurants.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

Super cool public plaza in the heart of Cannery Row in Monterey. A great place to walk around and take in the sights and sounds of the old fisherman's life of the Monterey Peninsula...and very festive during Christmas time. Scenic ocean views, especially at sunset, with plenty of stores and restaurants to buy memorabilia or grab a bite to eat.