Seaside

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Seaside, formerly East Monterey, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, with a population of 32,366 as of the 2020 census. Seaside is located 2.25 miles east-northeast of Monterey, at an elevation of 33 feet, and is the home of California State University, Monterey Bay and the Monterey College of Law, which are located on the site of the former military base Fort Ord. Also on the site are the Bayonet and Black Horse golf courses, now open to the public and host to PGA Tour events, including the 2012 PGA Professional National Championship. Seaside is also the gateway to the Fort Ord National Monument Park, created on April 20, 2012. ()

Alternative names: Founded: 1888 (136 years ago)Population: 33 thous.Area: 9.38 mi²Coordinates: 36°36'37"N, 121°50'46"W

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Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Museum of Monterey, Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey Bay Whale Watch.

2.6 miSW
Church
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey
68 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.
2.7 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Monterey, Monterey
68 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.
2.6 miW
Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
68 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.
2.6 miW
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
66 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
2.8 miW
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
71 min walk • The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California, opened on August 6, 1926.
2.6 miW
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
68 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
2.6 miSW
Universities and schools
Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey
66 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.
2.4 miSW
Park
Lake El Estero, Monterey
61 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.
2.7 miW
36°36'8"N • 121°53'38"W
Dali17 Museum, Monterey
70 min walk • Museum, Art museum
2.7 miW
36°35'57"N • 121°53'35"W
MY Museum - Monterey County Youth Museum, Monterey
70 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.4 miSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Fair
Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey
36 min walk • Monterey County Fairgrounds is the site of the annual Monterey County Fair.