Cannery Row, a tourist-friendly strip along the Monterey waterfront, was once a hub for bustling sardine canneries. In 1958, the street, formerly known as Ocean View Avenue, officially adopted its longtime nickname, Cannery Row, in tribute to John Steinbeck’s 1945 novel. Today, visitors can stroll along the atmospheric waterfront, where the legacy of the canneries and the literary heritage of Steinbeck blend into a unique coastal experience.
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