Defense Language Institute, Monterey

Name: Defense Language Institute
Address: 1759 Lewis Rd Bldg 614, Suite 111, Monterey, United States

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The Defense Language Institute is a United States Department of Defense educational and research institution consisting of two separate entities which provide linguistic and cultural instruction to the Department of Defense, other federal agencies and numerous customers around the world. The Defense Language Institute is responsible for the Defense Language Program, and the bulk of the Defense Language Institute's activities involve educating DoD members in assigned languages, and international personnel in English. Other functions include planning, curriculum development, and research in second-language acquisition. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1954 (70 years ago)Coordinates: 36°36'21"N, 121°54'36"W

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1759 Lewis Rd Bldg 614, Suite 111Monterey United States

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

1 miNE
Sprawling marine life attraction
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
26 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 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Monterey, Monterey
25 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.
0.9 miE
Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
25 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 miE
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
26 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum
Colton Hall, Monterey
22 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 miSE
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
26 min walk • The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California, opened on August 6, 1926.
0.9 miE
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
25 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
1 miSE
Park
Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey
26 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
24 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 miSE
Neoclassical architecture
Josiah Merritt Adobe, Monterey
22 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.
0.9 miE
36°36'8"N • 121°53'38"W
Dali17 Museum, Monterey
24 min walk • Museum, Art museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Defense Language Institute?

Nearby attractions include Presidio of Monterey, Monterey (5 min walk), Lou Ellen Parmelee House, Monterey (13 min walk), Presidio of Monterey Museum, Monterey (19 min walk), New Monterey, Monterey (20 min walk).

How to get to Defense Language Institute by public transport?

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Monterey Bay Aquarium & Irving • Lines: 1, A Scs (22 min walk)
Monterey Transit Plaza (27 min walk)