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    Monterey General Store

    2.6 (37 reviews)

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    Lizzie S.

    Much better prices than the Main Street! $1 water and cute hair clips for $1. Lots of options for souvenirs, we well as some cute stuffed animals and artwork.

    Sunny Angel

    Beware. Selling fake Sunny Angels!!!! Will be disputing purchases with credit card company. We bought 11 and they were all fake.

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    Maria M.

    We love this little store! We stop by every time we're in the area (over the last 10 years, I think.) My husband stocks up on caps, my son on sweatshirts, my daughter on tons of Sanrio products (squeal) and mom on beach/ ankle jewelry. They are very reasonable and you can find some nice finds. I know I've read the reviews of the lady that's, not so nice. Honestly, a lot of kids are just "let loose" in a packed store, so I can imagine owners might get a little stressed. I would totally recommend you stop by, but if you have young children, just be polite and watch them closely; it's a cute store for them too!

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    Ida H.

    This shop is a little off the beaten path from Cannery Row, but closer to our hotel. It's a nice little shop with many gift ideas and souvenirs. Not a huge selection of items but some unique products that we hadn't seen at other shops. Prices are very reasonable, especially when they have sale prices going on! Joe K and I found several cute children's gifts. We bought a child's purse containing a stuffed baby sea otter nestled inside and sea otter T-shirt. I also splurged on a couple of decorative laser etched sea creatures of the ocean glass cubes that were on sale. The owner of the store who helped us was very nice and fun to talk to. We will most likely return for a repeat shopping experience during our next vacation endeavor.

    I got these glasses for 7 bucks, very nice.
    Ashton B.

    Got these glasses for 7 bucks, very nice. Sister got a bunch of hello kitty merch. Was cool they also had bt21 stuff. Very cool. Very cool. I need more words to write my review. But I don't have much else to say, this store had so many cool things and had great prices. Friend got a backpack for 20 bucks.

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    1 year ago

    fake sonny angel!!! i asked if they were an authorized seller of sonny angels and the lady said yes. she lied.

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    2 years ago

    Great store and reasonably priced. Customer service can be better, but the assortment of plush, trinkets, and pricing makes up for it.

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    4 years ago

    they sold us a messed up baby sweater more then half on Monterey is missing for the sweater

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    7 years ago

    My sister and I love this store! It is the first place we go to when in Monterey. Great prices! We love the girly t-shirts at great prices.

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    8 years ago

    Loved this store! Ana was so kind and fun to laugh with while shopping the store! Great customer service!! Can't wait to come back!

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    They have all the tourist gifts that are sold on Cannery Row, but a much larger selection at HALF the price!

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    Cannery Row

    Cannery Row

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    It's pretty much a must when visiting Monterey…read more Yes, it's geared mainly for visitors not locals but, with the greatest aquarium in the world and the history of this part of California, there is something for everyone here. Besides the numerous gifts shops, hotels, restaurants, and bakeries, I enjoyed walking the street and reading the signs (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=264&select=_GeO7eI7DvfdHmFW4m0_fw), (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=264&select=2_is_N1U14FAI_e3OvKzRQ), (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=264&select=EZRWT_hc1f8giWPM7Aajdg), and admiring the statues along the walkway. There are iconic people (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=264&select=-5PpBw_v1zzCEwAyUUxgVA) as well as historical memorials (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=264&select=eSUIHGmndBCAg82Ch67zTQ) to the people who built this community. A mix of various shops, tourist gift sellers, restaurants, hotels, and eateries (ice cream shops, delis, and bakeries). On one end, you'll find the aquarium. The other way, you'll reach the Monterey Plaza Hotel and San Carlos Beach. I mainly walked this my 1st evening here on a Thursday and it was on the quiet side (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=264&select=zeTCcVncpby2ciMVUrkz6Q). When I returned Saturday afternoon, the streets were filled but not overwhelming so since there were no major events on this weekend (auto show previous weekend and the Monterey Jazz Festival two weekends later). The weather was comfortable with a cool ocean breeze. It's probably best to prepare your activities somewhere along here after you visit the aquarium if that's on your schedule. Enjoy this part of Monterey and learn more about the history here.

    Gorgeous seaside views, fantastic restaurants, quaint shops; Cannery Row is an iconic oceanfront…read moreboardwalk attraction that is definitely worth a visit when you're in Monterey. Upon approach, it may seem that there isn't all that much to it, but once you're on the boardwalk, you realize that a lot of the good stuff is tucked away, a little out of sight, so exploration rewards the traveler. Apparently the aquarium here is also quite the draw, although we didn't pop in during our brief stay here. Lastly, the old Fisherman's Wharf, a little ways to the south-southeast, is almost an extension of all the things that make Cannery Row worth checking out: more shops, more restaurants, and more history. All together, one of the best attractions, and most exciting tourist destinations, in all of Monterey!

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