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Step back into time at the Presidio of Monterey Museum. The museum leads visitors through the Presidio, a military training base development highlighting the history of the area, from the native indigenous period, to the Spanish and Mexican periods and present day. Exhibits showcase a life-size horse, a lieutenant officer's uniform, artifacts and more.

Take a hike! Garland Ranch Regional Park has some of the best hiking trails in the area. Hikers appreciate Buckeye Nature Trail for easy flat terrain, while pros enjoy Sniveley´s Ridge Trail for its steep and challenging terrain. You can also enjoy other sports and recreation activities here like the annual Carmel Valley Trail Run.

What´s more romantic than a horseback ride on the beach? Don´t pass up the chance to ride horses together along the beautiful shores of Monterey Bay and wind your way through lush, plant covered sand dunes while enjoying the scenic views from Santa Cruz to Monterey.

There´s something fishy going on at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Bring the family to spend the day exploring the ocean and over 35,000 aquatic creatures through the exhibits and attractions at this one-of-a-kind aquarium perched on the Pacific coast's edge. You'll find the aquarium along the historic Cannery Row.