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Cannery Row Mystery in Monterey, California.

4.75Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 78 min 0.5 km Monterey App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

Follow in the footsteps of John Steinbeck and Doc Ricketts in a spin-off adventure from Cannery Row. Solve puzzles and riddles while touring the historic sites of Cannery Row. 

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Readers of Steinbeck's Cannery Row, couples and families near the aquarium will enjoy a short, story-led stroll past Doc Ricketts' Pacific Biological Labs, the cannery worker shacks and the intertidal boardwalk, solving riddles along the way. It covers about half a kilometre in roughly 40 minutes and is free to play. Anyone wanting a live guide to quiz about Steinbeck, or a longer half-day outing, should pick something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Walk about one mile.Solve puzzles and riddles.See historic Cannery Row.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.75 / 5

12 player ratings

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Monterey

A · Start

800 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

B · Finish

660 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Curt Gervich.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Curt Gervich

Good to know before you play

  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is this a self-guided walking tour of Cannery Row?
Yes. Your phone leads you on foot through the historic sites of Cannery Row: Pacific Biological Labs, the Cannery Worker Mural, the Cannery Worker Shacks, the Intertidal Boardwalk, Monterey Canning Company and Steinbeck Plaza. It tells the story of each place, following John Steinbeck and Doc Ricketts. There is no guide and no group to join.
Is this like a scavenger hunt in Monterey?
In a way. At each stop the app sets a puzzle or riddle based on what is in front of you, so you look closely at the murals, shacks and buildings to find answers. It is framed as a mystery spun off from Cannery Row rather than a list of items to collect.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
The walk starts at Pacific Biological Labs and finishes at Steinbeck Plaza. It covers about 0.5 km, and most players take around 40 minutes, including walking and solving the puzzles. That makes it easy to fit in before or after other plans on Cannery Row.
Is it good for kids?
It is tagged family friendly, and the short distance and puzzle format suit school-age children who enjoy riddles and spotting details. Younger children may need help with the clues. The stories focus on Steinbeck, Doc Ricketts and the cannery workers who lived and worked along the Row.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking is needed. The quest is free to play, so you can start whenever you like and bring your whole group along. You can pause at any point, stop for a coffee or a look at the water, and continue later from where you left off.

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