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Nearly two-thirds of the artichokes grown in the U.S. come from the fog-shrouded fields surrounding Castroville, Calif., the self-proclaimed "Artichoke Center of the World. The moderate climate of the central coast of California, characterized by cool summers and mild winters, is an ideal growing area. Artichokes are only one of the many crops grown in the fertile soil of the Salinas Valley. While most people think that Monterey County is primarily a tourist area, the major industry in the area is agriculture.

Hotel & Travel

A visit to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula just isn't complete without a trip to Old Fisherman's Wharf. Built in 1870 and expanded through out the early 1900s, the wharf served as a base for the Monterey Sardine fleet during the heyday of the sardine fishery. Where once tons of sardines were shipped daily, now thousands of visitors enjoy the Wharf's many fine restaurants, gift shops, art galleries, tackle and bait shops, fishing, whale watching harbor cruise and party boat concessions

Hotel:

The Show hotel is :

Fairgrounds Travelodgel
2030 Fremont Blvd
Monterey, CA  93940
831 373-3381

Room Rates*:

 Single - $59 | Double - $69

*plus $10/night pet fee

Please mention the cat show to receive these special rates - Room block expires 02/10/11

Remember, this is a popular tourist area. so reserve early !!
 
Motels which accept cats: Bay Park Hotel (831) 649-1020
Motel 6 (831) 646-8585
Fireside Lodge (831) 373-4172
Best Western Beach Resort (831) 394-3321
Travel Arrangements : Monterey is 125 miles south of San Francisco on the California coast.   Exhibitors can fly into San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose or Monterey airports.

Transportation is available from the Monterey-Salinas Air Bus (831) 883-2871 for those who fly into San Jose or San Francisco.  Call for reservations, cost and schedule.
Weather: The weather in Monterey is best described as changeable.  Last year we had a sunny weekend, but it could rain.  Temperatures range from 60-70(F) during the day to 50-55 at night.
Activities: Although no specific activities are planned, we will probably take a group to Fisherman's Wharf and/or Cannery Row for dinner on Saturday night.  Sign up will be on Saturday during the show.

Attractions:The Monterey Bay Aquarium offers visitors nearly 200 award-winning galleries and exhibits. Located in a former sardine cannery and a former brewery it is one of the largest aquariums in the world. Acclaimed as one of the great aquariums of the world, it has attracted more than 38 million visitors, and has won national awards for its permanent and special exhibitions, its architecture, and for its cultural, educational and economic impact. Exhbits that make Monterey Bay Aquarium the nation's top aquarium, include a three-story living Kelp Forest, the Monterey Bay Habitats and the million-gallon Outer Bay exhibit which houses the most diverse community of open-ocean animals at any aquarium including tunas, sharks and sea turtles.

Plan to come early or stay after the show to enjoy some of the Monterey Peninsula's scenic attractions.  Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Point Lobos & Asilomar state parks, Big Sur, Carmel shops and the world famous golf courses of Pebble Beach are all within a short drive.  Deep Sea fishing and Whale Watching cruises are also available.
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