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- Country: United States
- State: California
- County: Monterey
- Monterey mayor: Chuck Della SalaOfficial Site: Monterey City Mayor
- Monterey city population: 28,478 (2007)U.S. Census: Monterey City Population
- Currency: U.S. dollar
- Area code: 831
- Time zone: PST (UTC-8)
- Monterey county total area: 3,771 sq mi
- Big Sur total area: 90 mi
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Big Sur and Monterey is located on the coast of California. It is made up of the "world's most spectacular shorelines," a "world-class aquarium" and an "array" of outdoor recreation.Frommer's: Introduction to Monterey Peninsula and the Big Sur Coast
Attractions
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a Fodor's choice and Frommer's exceptionally rated attraction. It is "one of the nation's top family attractions" and houses over "350,000" marine plants and animals.Frommer's: Monterey Bay Aquarium The "Splash Zone" is an area with in the aquarium where the whole family can enjoy and "explore" the wonders of the ocean together.Monterey Bay Aquarium: Splash Zone It is also dedicated to children under the age of nine, including infants and toddlers. There are 45 exhibits that "encourage family fun, discovery and sharing."Monterey Bay Aquarium: Splash Zone: Parents GuideOutdoor Activities
Big Sur and Monterey is a haven for water sports and other outdoor recreation. There is golfing at Pebble Beach, kayaking in Monterey bay, which is "one of the world's most diverse ecosystems,"Concierge.com: Kayaking, Monterey and hiking some of Big Sur's "manageable" terrain, where you can get "stunning views" of the surrounding area.Concierge.com: Hiking, Big Sur-
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Big Sur and Monterey Vacation Questions
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