The 17th annual Cannery Row tree lighting ceremony takes place right around the corner from the Spindrift Inn. The free festivities include Christmas carolers, balloon artists, toy soldiers, stilt walkers, and, of course, Santa Claus. You can walk to the event from any of our hotels including the Monterey Bay Inn and the Best Western Plus Victorian Inn http://blog-canneryrow.com/2011/11/02/save-the-date-annual-tree-lighting-on-cannery-row/