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Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop is located right in the middle of all the Cannery Row excitement. When we went into this shop, they were offering free samples of their fine chocolate...
Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop is located right in the middle of all the Cannery Row excitement. When we went into this shop, they were offering free samples of their fine chocolate squares. You can purchase all of the fine chocolate squares in all of the flavors that Ghirardelli offers right there in the shop.
The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the store if usually having a special of some kind going on. You can also visit their website to get information about other store locations or the products that they sell at www.Ghirardelli.com.
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The American Tin Cannery is a retail and entertainment center like no other I have even been to. It is located in the original American Can Company building that was built in 1927. Inside the...
The American Tin Cannery is a retail and entertainment center like no other I have even been to. It is located in the original American Can Company building that was built in 1927. Inside the retail center you will find fabulous Food and Snacks, Clothing, Family Entertainment, Fine Jewelry, and Shoes for the whole family. It is a must see if you are in the area. You will find these shops located in the American Tin Cannery.
• Adventure Comics & Toys
• Aquatic Fitness
• Archie's American Diner
• Bass Shoes
• Evolution Integrative Wellness Coaching
• Evolution Performance Wear
• Factory Brand Shoes
• First Awakenings
• Friends of the Sea Otter
• Geoffrey Beene
• Izod
• Mr. Z's Fine Jewelry
• Mrs. Z's Gem Lab
• Ms. Fabulous
• Nine West
• Oceans 18 Black Light Miniature Golf
• Pacific Grove Aikido
• Reebok - Rockport
• Segway by the Sea
• Sockshop Pacific Grove
• Synchronicity Studio
• The Math Center
• Totes, Isotoner, Sunglass World
• Van Heusen
• Windborne Kites
The building is very upscale and it is located by the water’s edge along with the rest of the shops and restaurant that are part of the Cannery Row experience. The parking is very easy to find, and the meters take $0.25 per half hour. There are also ATM’s, Change Machines and nice restrooms inside the retail center.
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The American Tin Cannery is a retail and entertainment center like no other I have even been to. It is located in the original American Can Company building that was built in 1927. Inside the...
The American Tin Cannery is a retail and entertainment center like no other I have even been to. It is located in the original American Can Company building that was built in 1927. Inside the retail center you will find fabulous Food and Snacks, Clothing, Family Entertainment, Fine Jewelry, and Shoes for the whole family. It is a must see if you are in the area. You will find these shops located in the American Tin Cannery.
• Adventure Comics & Toys
• Aquatic Fitness
• Archie's American Diner
• Bass Shoes
• Evolution Integrative Wellness Coaching
• Evolution Performance Wear
• Factory Brand Shoes
• First Awakenings
• Friends of the Sea Otter
• Geoffrey Beene
• Izod
• Mr. Z's Fine Jewelry
• Mrs. Z's Gem Lab
• Ms. Fabulous
• Nine West
• Oceans 18 Black Light Miniature Golf
• Pacific Grove Aikido
• Reebok - Rockport
• Segway by the Sea
• Sockshop Pacific Grove
• Synchronicity Studio
• The Math Center
• Totes, Isotoner, Sunglass World
• Van Heusen
• Windborne Kites
The building is very upscale and it is located by the water’s edge along with the rest of the shops and restaurant that are part of the Cannery Row experience. The parking is very easy to find, and the meters take $0.25 per half hour. There are also ATM’s, Change Machines and nice restrooms inside the retail center.
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Candy Factory in Monterey had a very large selection of candy. The have some great choices that I haven’t scene in one candy store before.
• 70 flavors of Salt Water Taffy
• All 50 flavors of...
Candy Factory in Monterey had a very large selection of candy. The have some great choices that I haven’t scene in one candy store before.
• 70 flavors of Salt Water Taffy
• All 50 flavors of Jelly Belly
• 25 Different types of Truffles
• 13 types of fudge
They also have such a large assortment of other candies that it’s hard to choose what to get. We got two or three of some flavors of taffy that we have never tired before.
• Pineapple
• Peanut Butter
• Key Lime
• Apple Pie
• Cinnamon Roll
• Pear
• Tangerine
• Bubblegum
• Cotton Candy
They were all so fun to try. They say on their advertisement that this is the largest selection of candy in Monterey County. So, if you are in Monterey County and looking for candy, this is the place to go!
This store is in the area known as Cannery Row down by the water front. There are lots of other neat little stores like this one and many restaurants as well.
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This Wendy’s was just ok. It was not like what I am use to in my hometown, but we were on vacation and there was no way of knowing what it was like until we got inside. We didn’t en up staying and...
This Wendy’s was just ok. It was not like what I am use to in my hometown, but we were on vacation and there was no way of knowing what it was like until we got inside. We didn’t en up staying and eating however.
The tables were all dirty and needed to be wiped off. It was also very dirty on the floors, the carpet and tile. They really needed to clean the place up a bit.
There was only two people in front of us inline, but for some reason there were four employees just standing around doing nothing but standing. The one gal taking the orders had no clue what to do and kept pushing the wrong buttons. It took her over five minutes just to take one persons order. My infant son was really hungry, so we just wend to another restaurant.
The outside of the restaurant looked very nice and well taken care of. They had nice flowers and well trimmed bushes. The parking lot was also fairly new.
I can’t comment about the restroom because I didn’t stay long enough to use them.
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a family friendly Aquarium that has lots of great kids activities. This aquarium is in an old fish cannery. It’s pretty cool and they even left some of the old...
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a family friendly Aquarium that has lots of great kids activities. This aquarium is in an old fish cannery. It’s pretty cool and they even left some of the old factory equipment in place. Here you will see everything from clown fish to sharks, and even giant sea turtles. They are now featuring a great white shark.
They have a lot of touch pools for the kids as well as sand and water play for them.
They have a neat walkway that goes tight along the bay that you can get to from the aquarium. We say starfish, birds, sea otters, and a seal in the wild right there. If you go back into the aquarium you will be able to see sea otters and starfish in the tanks.
This is very pricy. It was $21.50 for adults and our infant son was free. We got a $5.00 off admission card that was in one of the California Tourism Magazines that are free. It was an orange card that was stuck to the state map.
You kids will have a lot of fun. It is made for kids in my opinion.
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The Firestone winery was quite the place to visit. They have free tours, three a day, and they have great price on their wine which tastes great.
On the tour you will learn about the Firestone...
The Firestone winery was quite the place to visit. They have free tours, three a day, and they have great price on their wine which tastes great.
On the tour you will learn about the Firestone family and how they started the winery and brewing company. You will get to see grapes on the vine and you can get as close as you want but no touching. They walk you through a simplified tour and explanation of the wine making process, and you get to peek into the families private collecting room.
The staff is all very friendly and helpful.
While we were there we also learned that you can have a wedding or a party at the vineyard. They had a scrapbook of weddings and photos of people who had their wedding at the Firestone vineyard. It would be a very romantic wedding, probably ideal for 50 or less guests.
If you are ever in the Santa Maria valley, get information about the Foxen Canyon wine trail, the Firestone winery is on this trail and the little brochure has a great easy to follow map.
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This Travelodge is a dump. Our room was so bad. The furniture was all dinged and scratched up, the carpet had so many stains and cigarette burns, and the trim was half painted. The walls also had...
This Travelodge is a dump. Our room was so bad. The furniture was all dinged and scratched up, the carpet had so many stains and cigarette burns, and the trim was half painted. The walls also had wallpaper around the top, and they ran out so they just left this big gap in the wallpaper. The sidewalks all the way around the motel were cracked and broken up. You could see a buildup of dust and dirt around the furniture. They never even bothered to move the furniture and vacuum under it.
The Continental breakfast consisted of a large tub of butter, a large tub of peanut butter, and two large tubs of jelly, not the individual tubs, some cereal and some toast. The juice was Sunny D. It was more like a community kitchen and we were just expected to be ok with it. While we were eating breakfast, the owner was eating breakfast in her sweats (!!!) at the other table. There were only two tables the sat 2 people each!
They advertise an in-room spa, but there is no such thing. The hot tub was totally unusable because it had tiles missing and also had a large black ring of buildup around the top of the whole top tub. We couldn’t use the pool either because it had rust in the bottom. We tried to get a refund but they told us it was too late. We had not choice but to stay, and it was so bad that we could not even put our baby down to play. We had to hold the baby the whole time.
We paid around eight dollars for this hotel and it was a total rip off and waste of money!
This hotel is so bad, please do not book it. If you have to stay in Santa Maria choose another hotel. This was by far the WORST experience that I ever had at a hotel!
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The Tangerine Grill and Patio in Anaheim California is one restaurant you won't want to miss out on.
I recently visited this wonderful restaurant and had the most wonderful time. They serve food...
The Tangerine Grill and Patio in Anaheim California is one restaurant you won't want to miss out on.
I recently visited this wonderful restaurant and had the most wonderful time. They serve food that you won't find anywhere else. They have a Tangarita drink that is great and reasonable priced, a wonderful tangerine chicken salad, and even a slice of tangerine cheesecake for desert.
The following quote is directly from their homepage on their website at http://www.tangerinegrillandpatio.com/
"Experience the fusion of classic ingredients and colorful flavors pulled from the Pacific Rim and Southern California. You’ll find this heavenly mix at the Tangerine Grill, located inside Anabella Hotel in Anaheim, CA.
Our great location makes Tangerine Grill and Patio a popular spot for hotel guests, visitors to the Disneyland Resort®, and professionals visiting the nearby Anaheim Convention Center.
Whether it’s a family breakfast, a working lunch, or a romantic dinner, we offer the perfect blend of ambiance, service and exceptional cuisine with indoor and outdoor dining options. Tangerine Grill and Patio- Eclectic food & sensational atmosphere, right here in Anaheim, CA."
Like the quote says, this restaurant is convently located in the Convention Center Area and is within waling distance of the Hilton, Sheraton, & Marriott Hotels. Disneyland is also just about half a mile away.
This restaurant was a refreshing change that was much needed after spending days in the busy rush of the big city lifestyle.
If you visit this restaurant, be sure to try some of the menu items that are made with tangerines. They also have a basic children's menu for the little tikes that you may have with you.
The kids menu includes:
-Chicken Fingers
With ranch or barbecue sauce—young ones say they are the best!
-Cheeseburgers & Fries
Angus beef grilled to perfection with choice of cheese
-Macaroni & Cheese
Our kids favorite
-Turkey Hot Dog
Served with a side of fries
-Grilled Cheese Sandwich
With side of French fries
-Spaghetti
With butter & parmesan cheese or marinara sauce
The adult menu includes:
-Tangerine Chicken Salad
Julienne greens and vegetables, toasted sesame seeds and crisp won tons tossed in our zesty Tangerine-ginger dressing
-Chinese Chicken Salad
Bean sprouts, julienne carrots and toasted almonds lightly tossed with our honey-sesame dressing
-Original Cobb Salad
Chopped chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, egg, avocado, bleu cheese and celery tossed in our special dressing
-Shrimp and Corn Taco Salad
Homemade relish with black beans, cilantro and corn tossed alongside colorful tortilla chips and mixed baby greens in our zesty Tangerine-ginger dressing
-Mixed Vegetable Salad
Lightly grilled eggplant, green and red peppers, zucchini and yellow squash tossed alongside sun dried tomatoes candied walnuts, goat cheese and baby greens drizzled with our house dressing
-Two Color Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine, treviso and homemade toasted baguette crisps tossed in our very own dressing
Angel Hair Pasta
Served with California plum tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
-Penne Pasta with Roasted Chicken Breast
Grilled eggplant, green and red peppers, zucchini and yellow squash accompanied with goat cheese
-Linguine with Shrimp
Smoked tomatoes, roasted corn and fresh cilantro with Chefs very own roasted red pepper sauce
-Santa Cruz Chicken Enchiladas
Red and blue corn tortillas filled with breast of chicken and fontina cheese topped with mild red pepper sauce and tomatillo salsa, served with black beans
-California Fish Tacos
Fresh catch of the day piled high on warm corn tortillas with chipotle cream and cabbage served with herb rice and black beans
-Korea Town Barbeque
Marinated and grilled in our special Asian marinade, served with herb rice and bok choy
They also have many many more choices.
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Target and Target.com Bridal Registry is an easy way to let all of your wedding guests know exactly what you want. You can put anything that a Target store or Target.com has for sale on your bridal...
Target and Target.com Bridal Registry is an easy way to let all of your wedding guests know exactly what you want. You can put anything that a Target store or Target.com has for sale on your bridal registry. You can sign up for one online or go to the customer service desk at any Target store and they will help you get started.
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