Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey

Name: Fisherman's Wharf
Address: Wharf No. 1, Monterey, United States
Telephone: +1 831-649-6544

#5 among attractions in Monterey

Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point

Gallery (15)

Map

Gallery

Photo details 1. Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 4.0 / King of Hearts / URL • 2. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 / King of Hearts / URL • 3. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Pierre André Leclercq / URL • 4. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Amadscientist / URL • 5. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Pierre André Leclercq / URL • 6. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Pierre André Leclercq / URL • 7. Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0 / Amadscientist / URL

Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 36°36'16"N, 121°53'35"W

Address

Wharf No. 1Monterey United States

Contact

+1 831-649-6544

Website

Social media

Facebook Twitter

Monterey

Day trips

Fisherman's Wharf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Museum of Monterey, Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Colton Hall.

0.6 miS
Church
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey
17 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.
~730 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Monterey, Monterey
4 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.
~340 ftNE
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
2 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum
Colton Hall, Monterey
14 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.
~1810 ftS
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
9 min walk • The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California, opened on August 6, 1926.
~40 ftS
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
1 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.7 miSE
Park
Lake El Estero, Monterey
17 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.
0.5 miS
Park
Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey
13 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.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey
14 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.
~1650 ftSW
Neoclassical architecture
Josiah Merritt Adobe, Monterey
8 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.
~890 ftS
36°36'8"N • 121°53'38"W
Dali17 Museum, Monterey
5 min walk • Museum, Art museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fisherman's Wharf open?

Fisherman's Wharf is open:

Monday 11 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 10 pm
Thursday 11 am - 10 pm
Friday 11 am - 10 pm
Saturday 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday 11 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fisherman's Wharf?

Nearby attractions include Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey (1 min walk), Custom House Museum, Monterey (3 min walk), Pacific House Museum, Monterey (4 min walk), Museum of Monterey, Monterey (4 min walk).

How to get to Fisherman's Wharf by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fisherman's Wharf:

Bus

Monterey Transit Plaza (13 min walk)
Monterey Bay Aquarium & Irving • Lines: 1, A Scs (27 min walk)