“We are on Cannery Row because this is where our customers are,” said Kyle Wareham, owner of the bike, kayak and paddleboard rental and tour service. The company operates three locations on Cannery Row. Customers travel from around the globe to visit Cannery Row to take in Monterey’s renowned natural beauty in a meaningful way, the experience often becoming the highlight of their visit, said Wareham. He continued, “We are also here because Cannery Row sits on this National Marine Sanctuary. Our business gives our customers the opportunity to bike near, or kayak on the bay while viewing otters, seals and sea lions.” “When they return from their activity, they are happy and excited to share their adventures and are often inquisitive about the things they experienced.” As the holidays approach, Adventures by the Sea enters a prime season; the winter months on Cannery Row provide the cool, sunny weather that’s perfect for a scenic ride. “Holiday seasons can be some of the best times for viewing wildlife,” Wareham explained. The company continues to innovate and next spring will be offering new experiences for visitors: historic and wildlife walking tours along with sunrise kayak tours. “We don’t get sunsets on Cannery Row,” Wareham said, “but we have some of the most beautiful sunrises on the Central Coast.” “Our business is fortunate to have become a generational destination for families to return to year after year,” Wareham says. adventuresbythesea.com (831) 372-1807 In 1818, pirates landed near McAbee Beach and held Monterey for six days. In 2024, this true story of Hypolite Bouchard’s Cannery Row-based attack gets paired with some imaginative storytelling for an all-new, world-class attraction: Treasure Hunt: The Ride. This dark ride spotlights the creative minds of Ron and John Daniels. The brothers are 27-year veterans of the amusement industry and create jaw-dropping scenic fabrications for attractions all over the world. “Working for ourselves and building our own attraction is the latest chapter in the family dream,” said Ron Daniels. That attraction transports guests to a dank cave deep beneath Cannery Row. Riders are encouraged to help find the riches buried after Bouchard’s raid. “No one knows where the treasure went,” said Daniels. “We’re telling the rest of the story.” Treasure Hunt celebrated its grand opening in July 2023, after 77,000 man-hours of scenic fabrication. The ride gained near-instant recognition, earning prestigious nominations alongside new rides at Disneyland and Universal Studios. “We set out to shock the industry at how good a ride two guys could make,” Daniels said. “People say they feel they are at a major theme park. That’s incredibly satisfying.” While Treasure Hunt turns heads in the amusement industry, Daniels said his favorite accolade comes from witnessing moments of sincere joy that Treasure Hunt inspires,” Daniels said. “When I see little kids wanting to go on the ride over and over and people coming out laughing, I know we did our job right.” treasurehunttheride.com (831) 747-1426 Adventures by the Sea Treasure Hunt: The Ride MEET THE NEIGHBORS
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