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California State University, Monterey Bay - - What To Do And See

ATTRACTIONS

There are plenty of interesting and appealing attractions to visit, in or nearby Seaside, in order to make anyone's stay enjoyable, among the most popular and favorite ones being:

- Monterey State Beach, a popular and beautiful Californian beach, where visitors can enjoy all kinds of exciting recreational activities, in addition to admiring the breathtaking view of the ocean. Scuba diving, surfing, kayaking, surf fishing and swimming are among the most favorite ways to spend a day on the beautiful Monterey State Beach.

- Monterey Bay Aquarium, which can be found in nearby Monterey, featuring various eye-catching exhibits that take visitors on a journey through the wonderful sea wolrd, among the most popular exhibits also being The Secret Lives of the Seahorses, the Splash Zone and the Sea Otters, in which visitors can watch the playful southern sea otters as they romp, tumble and wrestle.

- Monterey Museum of Art, which can also be found in nearby Monterey, home to a vast art collection which includes early california painting and photography, as well as contemporary, Asian and American art, including changing exhibits such as Land & Sea, which showcases paintings and photographs of scenic views in Monterey.

Annual Events

The Annual Egg Fest, celebrated in April, is one of Seaside's most expected annual events.

This fun celebration is free and always open to the public, and features all kinds of entertaining activities for the entire family, including thousands of Easter eggs, pony rides, bounce houses, a petting zoo for the enjoyment of the little ones, and a craft center.