Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey

Name: Monterey State Historic Park
Address: Monterey, United States
Telephone: +1 831 649 7118

#12 among attractions in Monterey

Relax in park, Park

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Facts and practical information

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. The grounds include California's first theatre, and the Monterey Custom House, where the American flag was first raised over California. ()

Built: 1776 (248 years ago)Elevation: 20 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°35'50"N, 121°53'42"W

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Old Monterey Business DistrictMonterey United States

Contact

+1 831 649 7118

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Day trips

Monterey State Historic Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Del Monte Shopping Center, Museum of Monterey, Fisherman's Wharf.

~1590 ftE
Church
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey
8 min walk • The Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, also known as the Royal Presidio Chapel, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Monterey, California, United States.
0.9 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey
24 min walk • Del Monte Shopping Center, also known as Del Monte Center, is an open-air shopping center located in Monterey, California. Del Monte Center is the largest shopping center on the Monterey Peninsula and has the only department store in a 22-mile radius.
~1950 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Monterey, Monterey
10 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.
0.5 miN
Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
13 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.
0.6 miN
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
15 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
~900 ftW
Museum, History museum
Colton Hall, Monterey
5 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.
~850 ftN
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
5 min walk • The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California, opened on August 6, 1926.
0.5 miN
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
13 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey
19 min walk • Monterey Peninsula College is a public community college in Monterey, California. Established in 1947, it is a part of the California Community Colleges system. There are two additional MPC campuses located in Marina, and Seaside. The current interim college President is Dr. Mark Zacovic.
0.5 miE
Park
Lake El Estero, Monterey
14 min walk • Lake El Estero is part of the building blocks of Monterey, California and has been classified as a citywide park. Originally a salt-water lagoon, its outlets to the bay were cut off because of over flooding.
~590 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monterey State Historic Park?

Nearby attractions include Larkin House, Monterey (2 min walk), Easy Street Billiards, Monterey (2 min walk), Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey (3 min walk), Golden State Theatre, Monterey (5 min walk).

How to get to Monterey State Historic Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monterey State Historic Park:

Bus

Monterey Transit Plaza (1 min walk)
MPC Quad • Lines: A Aquaruim (21 min walk)