Whalefest Monterey features splashy talks, walks, and a few offbeat events.
Live music, whale origami, and abalone races on Old Fisherman's Wharf are on the vibrant schedule, tooTruck out all of the super-tight twosomes you can think of, from peanut butter and jelly to sunshine and clouds to salt and pepper, and a thousand more beyond those. You still won't fully tap into the eons-old relationship that some of the largest animals on the planet have with this wondrously rich ecosystem, a fairly small-ish area that absolutely teems with incredible sea life.
But wait: It isn't all about gargantuan creatures at this weekend-long gathering; smaller critters also enjoy a bit of celebrity, too.which take place in front of Rockfish Harbor Grill on Old Fisherman's Wharf, are another fanciful feature of this longtime festival, but if you're thinking there's a little starting line, and the mollusks all wear running shoes and stretchy sweatbands, think again: The well-soaked showdown takes place in a kiddie pool.
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