Fisherman's Wharf - Monterey, California
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hotshoe
N 36° 36.223 W 121° 53.594
10S E 598986 N 4051482
The famous tourist destination is Monterey's oldest pier
Waymark Code: WM4JQ0
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2008
Views: 33
The first construction of Old Fisherman's Wharf dates to 1870; it has been reconstructed and expanded in length with two dock fingers added on the marina side. Until the 1950's it catered to commercial fishermen with warehouses and wholesale fish stores. Since then it has changed focus to entertaining and feeding casual tourists. Fishing is still represented by three charter fishing boat operators. There are also whale-watching boats which leave from the end of Fisherman's Wharf daily for half-day ocean tours.
Type of pier: Public
Expenses: none to spectate, variable prices for restaurants and cruises
Parking is available: Yes
Web site: [Web Link]
Contact information:
Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau 831.649.1770
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Fishing Regulations: CA ocean fishing regulations apply on charter boat trips
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