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This paved 20-mile out-and-back ride along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail winds among the landmarks and rugged shorelines of the Monterey Peninsula. From Lovers Point Park, you’ll pass Monterey Bay Aquarium; Cannery Row, the former sardine-canning waterfront district famous from John Steinbeck’s 1945 novel of the same name; and Old Fisherman’s Wharf, where sea lions sunbathe in the fishy air. Views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary commingle with cypress trees and birdsong. As you sweep around the bay, the path offers flourishes of purple lupines, beach primrose and Indian paintbrush, and bluff-top overlooks of Monterey State Beach and Fort Ord Dunes State Park. As you revel in the laid-back California vibe, you may find yourself pondering this line from “Cannery Row”: “Being at ease with himself put him at ease with the world.”