Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey

Name: Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo
Address: Monterey, United States

#21 among attractions in Monterey

Church, Hispanic colonial architecture

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Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey

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The Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, also known as the Royal Presidio Chapel, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Monterey, California, United States. The cathedral is the oldest continuously operating parish and the oldest stone building in California. It was built in 1791-94 making it the oldest serving cathedral in the United States, along with St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the only existing presidio chapel in California and the only existing building in the original Monterey Presidio. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1791 (233 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 36°35'43"N, 121°53'20"W

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Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo – 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.

~310 ftW
Church
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey
2 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 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey
23 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Monterey, Monterey
14 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.
0.7 miN
Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
17 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.
0.7 miN
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
18 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
0.5 miW
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.
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
11 min walk • The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California, opened on August 6, 1926.
0.7 miN
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
17 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.4 miSE
Universities and schools
Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey
11 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.
~1200 ftNE
Park
Lake El Estero, Monterey
6 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.
~1900 ftW
Park
Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey (2 min walk), La Mirada Museum, Monterey (3 min walk), Lake El Estero, Monterey (6 min walk), Dennis the Menace Park, Monterey (7 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo:

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Monterey Transit Plaza (9 min walk)
MPC Quad • Lines: A Aquaruim (12 min walk)