Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy, Monterey

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Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy, Monterey

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The Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy is an independent, non-profit, professional astronomical observatory dedicated to astronomical education and research, near Monterey, California. It is the first private observatory in the United States to open in the 20th century. ()

Established: 1972 (52 years ago)Coordinates: 36°39'39"N, 121°48'32"W

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Marina (University Village)Monterey United States

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Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey Bay Whale Watch.

5.9 miSW
Sprawling marine life attraction
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
150 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...
6.1 miSW
Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
155 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.
6.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Salinas
155 min walk • Laguna Seca Raceway is a paved road racing track in central California used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, built in 1957 near both Salinas and Monterey, California, United States.
6 miSW
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
154 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
6.1 miSW
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
155 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
5.9 miSW
Museum, Historical place
Pacific Biological Laboratories, Monterey
151 min walk • Pacific Biological Laboratories, abbreviated PBL, was a biological supply house that sold preserved animals and prepared specimen microscope slides, many of which were of maritime aquatic species, to schools, museums, and research institutions.
5.5 miSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Fair
Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey
139 min walk • Monterey County Fairgrounds is the site of the annual Monterey County Fair.
4.1 miSW
City
Seaside
104 min walk • 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...
1.7 miN
City
Marina
45 min walk • Marina is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. The United States Census Bureau estimated its 2019 population at 22,781. Marina is located along the central coast of California, 8 miles west of Salinas, and 8 miles north of Monterey. Marina is on California State Route 1 between Monterey and Santa Cruz.
5.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Marine reserve
Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area, Monterey
150 min walk • Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area is one of four small marine protected areas located near the cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove, at the southern end of Monterey Bay on California’s central coast.
5.9 miSW
36°37'0"N • 121°54'4"W
Monterey Mirror Maze, Monterey
152 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Arcade