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Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, Monterey

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Biking Trail · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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A coastal trail with access to major local attractions, Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail offers miles of ocean views. The 28.9 km (18 mi) trail, which runs along the former tracks of the Southern Pacific railroad, is shared by bicyclists, rollerbladers, and walkers. You can rent bicycles and surreys, or quadricycles. Keep a lookout for wildlife along the way, such as otters, seals, sea lions, and birds. To do more than look, try some of the water activities right off the trail, such as kayaking and paddle-boating. See Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail and all Monterey has to offer by arranging your trip with our Monterey online driving holiday planner.
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  • By PDAZ
    Took the bus from Lighthouse Avenue to Asilomar State Beach (got off at the Asilomar/Sunset stop) and walked the five miles along the coast back to Cannery Row. Lovely trail! Very breezy on the ocean....  more
    Took the bus from Lighthouse Avenue to Asilomar State Beach (got off at the Asilomar/Sunset stop) and walked the five miles along the coast back to Cannery Row. Lovely trail! Very breezy on the ocean....  more »
  • By rtnw
    This trail is an easy walk with magnificent views. The trail is wonderful for scenery, animal viewing, and people watching. If back there we will walk it again. 
    This trail is an easy walk with magnificent views. The trail is wonderful for scenery, animal viewing, and people watching. If back there we will walk it again.  more »
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