Presidio of Monterey, Monterey

Name: Presidio of Monterey
Address: Monterey, United States

#27 among attractions in Monterey

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The Presidio of Monterey, located in Monterey, California, is an active US Army installation with historic ties to the Spanish colonial era. Currently, it is the home of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. It is the last and only Presidio in California to have an active military installation. ()

Coordinates: 36°36'14"N, 121°54'43"W

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Monterey United States

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Presidio of Monterey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Museum of Monterey, Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey Bay Whale Watch.

1.2 miNE
Sprawling marine life attraction
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
30 min walk • Nestled on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to the wonders beneath the waves and a jewel in the crown of Monterey, California. This celebrated institution is more than just a showcase of marine life; it's an immersive educational...
1.1 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Monterey, Monterey
27 min walk • The Museum of Monterey - Stanton Center, also known as the Monterey History & Maritime Museum, tells the history of Monterey and the surrounding area through the lens of its connection to the sea. Free to the public, it houses thousands of artifacts.
1.1 miE
Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
27 min walk • Fisherman's Wharf is a historic wharf in Monterey, California, United States. Used as an active wholesale fish market into the 1960s, the wharf eventually became a tourist attraction as commercial fishing tapered off in the area.
1.1 miE
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
29 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum
Colton Hall, Monterey
23 min walk • Colton Hall is a government building and museum in Monterey, California, United States. It was built in 1849-49 by Walter Colton, who arrived in Monterey as the chaplain on Commodore Robert F. Stockton's vessel. He remained and was named as Monterey's first alcalde in the American Period.
1 miE
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
27 min walk • The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California, opened on August 6, 1926.
1.1 miE
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
27 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
1.1 miSE
Park
Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey
27 min walk • Monterey State Historic Park is a historic state park in Monterey, California. It includes part or all of the Monterey Old Town Historic District, a historic district that includes 17 contributing buildings and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970.
0.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey
25 min walk • The Monterey Museum of Art an art museum located in Monterey, California. It was founded in 1959 as a chapter of the American Federation of Arts.
0.9 miE
Neoclassical architecture
Josiah Merritt Adobe, Monterey
24 min walk • The Josiah Merritt Adobe, located at 386 Pacific St. in Monterey, California and also known as Merritt House, is a historic house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1 miE
36°36'8"N • 121°53'38"W
Dali17 Museum, Monterey
26 min walk • Museum, Art museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Presidio of Monterey?

Nearby attractions include Defense Language Institute, Monterey (5 min walk), Lou Ellen Parmelee House, Monterey (17 min walk), Presidio of Monterey Museum, Monterey (22 min walk), Colton Hall, Monterey (23 min walk).

How to get to Presidio of Monterey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Presidio of Monterey:

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Monterey Bay Aquarium & Irving • Lines: 1, A Scs (26 min walk)
Monterey Transit Plaza (28 min walk)