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  • FarAway43644604528
    Redwood City, CA2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great team, smooth ride, found whales and dolphins! Nice bathrooms and free refills on coffee! Reasonably priced snacks too! Great time!
    Written 29 January 2025
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  • GrandTour58056527702
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We saw so many whales! It was amazing and the crew was great, pointing out animals and points of interest. It was chilly on the water in the morning but warmed up.
    Written 18 January 2025
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  • Thomas R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent tour guide. This tour was within walking distance of our hotel. Our guide shared many stories about Old Monterey. We had a great tip. Highly recommend this tour.
    Written 18 January 2025
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  • Christian S
    Bremen, Germany2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Being a whale nerd, I joined Discovery Whale Watch on a couple of trips last week……and I was simply amazed, both by the wildlife and the crew!! I have been whale watching in many places and many different countries, but these guys are simply awesome: starting with the team in the ticket office, who were providing an excellent service and made me feel very welcome from the very beginning (a massive shoutout to Amanda, of course 😊), and after a little safety briefing on the pier, I found myself on board. The crews were simply amazing: you could feel that the captains (Danny and J-J) are definitely experienced whale watching captains that made sure that everyone on board felt comfortable (despite a little swell on one of the trips), and they were also taking great care around the whales. We got great looks at gray whales, big groups of pacific white-sided dolphins, northern right whale dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and also a small pod of common dolphins,……not to mention all the sea lions, sea otters and various species of seabirds. The naturalists on board (Ryan and Isaiah) were really knowledgeable and great fun to listen to, and deckhand Kenny took great care of everyone – I simply had a really great time with all of them! All in all, definitely a great whale watching experience and a must do whenever you are in Monterey!
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • Liesl M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had an amazing experience with our guide, Leslie. The tour was informative, beautiful and easy for all fitness/rider levels. The Mad Dogs & Englishmen shop and coffee cafe are fantastic, a true gem for Carmel 🚴‍♂️☕️🐾
    Written 26 January 2025
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  • Dawn H
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I gave this a four because one of the stops was too long. It could’ve been shorter so we could get back earlier.other than that, it was a good trip.
    Written 27 October 2024
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  • Larry M
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    On Nov 19th 2024, we went on the 10am tour with Discovery Whale Watching. It was probably the highlight of our vacation. The crew was superb! I'm terrible at remembering names but they all deserve a lot of credit. They were knowledgeable and engaging and truly made the trip memorable. We saw several whales and were blessed with the opportunity to see a Humpback and her calf feeding on a school of anchovies. These animals are amazing and it truly was an experience we'll never forget. I highly recommend Discovery. You won't be disappointed. They are true professionals
    Written 21 November 2024
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  • steve m
    Busan, South Korea10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We got lucky today! Zane was our guide and he was super kind! Teaching us how to ride electric bikes for the 1st time! Great trip and he was extremely knowledgeable about the marine life, sea otters, sea lions and California Grey Whales! We bike 1/2 of the 17 mile drive. Stopped at pebble beach where they were setting up for the PGA open next week!
    Written 24 January 2025
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  • Trina
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This electric bike ride was beautiful along the coast of Monterey! We saw sea lions, sea otters and seals along the coast and deer just roaming. Really beautiful scenery and Leslie was a great guide!
    Written 22 November 2024
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  • Joseph P
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful trip. Whales, sea lions and gulls all in a feeding frenzy right at the boat. Isiah was great! If you are thinking of going, do it!!!
    Written 19 October 2024
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  • SheriHenderson
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I highly recommend this walking tour. Valerie was our guide, she was very knowledgeable and a great guide. If you are visiting the area it’s worth checking out.
    Written 3 January 2025
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  • Tiny Traveler
    New York City, NY65 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had the best kayak tour on Cannery Row. We came in the off season so we had a tour to ourself, and our guide was super knowledgeable and kind. The tour came with windbreaker/water resistant gear to help keep us warm and dry, which was such a thoughtful thing to include. We spent our morning hanging out with otters and seals, and taking in the beautiful sights of Monterey!
    Written 4 February 2025
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  • Jim P
    Chicago, IL280 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thistledown and Row - who knows where these names come from - newly-opened just off the main street in downtown Buchanan, should be - when it gets up to speed - a major contributor to the town's on-going revival.
    Four of us had a very pleasant dinner, within a month of its opening - eating very well, and sharing our observations on progress needing to be made.
    The setting is plain indeed - no problem with that. Tables are set at a respectful distance, and the choice to avoid intrusive background music is a plus.
    The inexperience of the serving staff was all too apparent - that will cure with some training and discipline.
    The beverage list features ciders and beers from the local brewery from which then restaurant emerges - focus belongs there, rather than to a bare bones and uninformative wine list.
    The menu so far is probably a work in progress - burgers and a pork tenderloin all well carried out. Taking a chance on the duck confit with roasted purple potatoes as side brought a better result than I'd have expected - if all the elements converge at that quality, the outcome will be worthy indeed.
    Congratulations on the initiative - towns in revival deserve the energy and should be supported.
    Written 17 January 2025
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  • Vanessa M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing place!! We loved it!!! My son was afraid at first but after he rode it wanted to ride it again and again! We will have to come back when sister is older!
    Written 25 January 2025
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  • Birdlegz
    Western Suburbs of Chicago82 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband and I had a wonderful time touring three tasting rooms with Steve! We were lucky in that we were the only ones on the tour that afternoon. All of the tasting rooms offered local wines, so we decided to join one wine club and ship bottles from the other two. This was a great option (and, voided any tasting fees!) and at each room, we were treated with full descriptions of each offering, as well as the local history of the vinyards. I feel such a better connection with the wine we'll drink back home - so much better than picking labels at a liquor store. We plan to make this an annual experience! Steve's vintage bus is pristine and he is so kind and knowledgeable about the wines in this gorgeous area.
    Written 10 November 2024
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