Dining is an exciting experience on Cannery Row. A wide variety of restaurants, ranging from casual to fine, stretch along the historic streets and waterfront. Morning, noon, or night, there's place to stop in for a meal, a snack, or just some great people watching.

Families with children will especially like Archie's American Diner in the American Tin Cannery Retail and Entertainment Center, or the bayside Bubba Gump Shrimp Company], which calls itself the number one spot for fun in Monterey. For a treat, take the kids to the Nestle Toll House Café, Candyland or Lilly Mae's Cinnamon Rolls.

The American Tin Cannery also offers family-friendly, indoor and outdoor dining at First Awakenings, consistently voted the best breakfast in town by locals. Enjoy pancakes and coffee on First Awakening's big, sunny patio a block from the sea.

And of course, what's a waterfront without seafood? For a taste of the sea, visit the Fish Hopper, or, if you like your

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seafood with an Italian flair, stop by Louie Linguini's Seafood Shack. If you're romantically inspired, the Sardine Factory renowned for lavish dining rooms, incredible menu, and extensive wine list-sets just the right mood. Many visitors and locals also choose to enjoy live piano entertainment, exotic drinks, and tapas in the hip and comfortable Sardine Factory Lounge.

For a feast for all of your senses the area's hottest bistro The C Restaurant, offers entertainment for your eyes with a panoramic view of the Monterey Bay and features a menu of fresh seafood, premium Angus beef and local organic produce to tantalize your taste buds. For the ultimate romantic evening visitors can lounge by the two outdoor fire pits on the adjacent Pacific View Courtyard which serves drinks, appetizers and small plates.

For a taste of something a little more "down home," try Willy's Smokehouse and All American Grill, housed in one of the Row's renovated historic buildings. Willy's serves up slow-smoked barbeque, grilled and oak-smoked entrees, fresh seafood, and southern classics. Bring the family, celebrate with friends, or enjoy a drink in Willy's expansive bar.

The fun is just beginning on Cannery Row when the sun goes down over the Pacific Ocean and the nightlife heats up. The rhythm blues and classic rock you hear while strolling down Cannery Row is probably coming from Sly McFly's Refueling Station, featuring national and regional acts along with dozens of local favorites. The place to be for live music on Cannery Row, Sly's also offers excellent food, drinks and always a great time.

For a complete list of restaurants and specialty shops visit www.canneryrow.com.