Monterey Peninsula Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour – Pacific Grove, California

EXPERIENCE

Set off on one of the most beautiful drives in the world, where I ll share captivating stories about how the quaint town of Pacific Grove grew into a thriving city nicknamed Chautauqua by the Sea. Pacific Grove is often overlooked in favor of its neighbors but, on this driving tour, I ll tell you how it came to be known as the Cultural Center of the West, with thousands of people swarming to the town via the Southern Pacific Railroad every week to experience the Methodist Church’s Chautauqua. The Chautauqua Movement’s range of music, drama, lectures and activities geared towards adult education and entertainment would forever change the face of Pacific Grove. I ll show you where famous orators like William Jennings Bryan delivered speeches to gathering crowds, and U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt called Chautauqua the most American thing in America .

On this driving tour, you ll cruise along Ocean View Boulevard and Sunset Drive, soaking up stunning views, before heading into Downtown. Along the way, you ll hear Monterey Peninsula s rich history starting with Native Americans, Chinese families, Italian fishermen, Spanish settlers and, finally, American families in the early 1900s. I ll also show you the city s stunning architecture and some of its over 700 historically listed buildings.

HIGHLIGHTS

Soak in the history and scenic views of this Cultural Center of the West
Hear from producer Bob Hamilton, an entertainment industry veteran
Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control
Get unlimited use of the tour before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

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