With concoctions and beauty elixirs galore, The Beauty Bar in Monterey will have you glowing from head to toe. Walk out with radiant skin thanks to beauty treatments like facials, microdermabrasion, peels, and more. They even offer makeup application for special events and eyelash extensions.
Treat yourself to a much-needed, therapeutic massage at Elysium. Let your hair down and let its team of qualified masseurs and masseuses pamper you with seemingly magical treatments that rejuvenate your body. Its selection of specialized services are designed to offer the best possible treatment that your body requires. Apart from rejuvenating massages, this spa also offers a myriad of beauty treatments and hair cuts.
Specializing in the traditional Chinese art of reflexology, ComFOOT SPA will work out the knots and tension from your feet and back with ancient techniques. The comfortable chairs will have you feeling at ease as you sit back and relax for one of their 60 or 90 minute long massage that covers the neck, shoulders, head, back, arms, hands and of course feet. A soothing foot soak is also included.
Located near the Fisherman’s Wharf, the Custom House Plaza is named after the historic Custom House that is located here. This building was built by the former Mexican administration in the 1820s, and was used for the collection of taxes. This plaza is a very prominent square in the city, and is the venue for several major events, like the Monterey Greek Festival. So, do pay a visit to this attraction when visiting the city.
Want to see John Steinbeck sitting around and drinking with friends? Then come to this wax museum. You can get a glimpse at almost 450 years of Monterey history here. The museum stocks more than 100 realistic wax figures, depicting a number of scenes throughout time. See figures of old cannery workers, prostitutes and Indians. This is one of the newest attractions in Cannery Row and a great place to bring the entire family. Call the venue for more information about admission prices and more.
This Monterey Peninsula state beach is a beautiful sandy beach with rocky inlets. It features a 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) long wooden boardwalk that cuts through the scenic dunes, and is popular with locals who love strolling along the coastal stretch. While visitors are encouraged to bask in the beauty of this picturesque beach at leisure, they are not allowed to collect or take home any natural souvenirs from the beach. As a protected site, no fishing is allowed in the area either. However, dogs are allowed on the beach as long as they are on a leash.