Larkin House, Monterey

Name: Larkin House
Address: Monterey, United States

#22 among attractions in Monterey

Museum, History museum

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The Larkin House is a historic house at 464 Calle Principal in Monterey, California. Built in 1835 by Thomas O. Larkin, it is claimed to be the first two-story house in all of California, with a design combining Spanish Colonial building methods with New England architectural features to create the popular Monterey Colonial style of architecture. The Larkin House is both a National and a California Historical Landmark, and is a featured property of Monterey State Historic Park. ()

Built: 1835 (189 years ago)Coordinates: 36°35'53"N, 121°53'42"W

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Old Monterey Business DistrictMonterey United States

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Larkin House – 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.

~1720 ftSE
Church
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey
9 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.
1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey
25 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.
~1670 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Monterey, Monterey
9 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.
0.4 miN
Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
12 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.
0.5 miN
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
13 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
~890 ftW
Museum, History museum
Colton Hall, Monterey
5 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.
~590 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
3 min walk • The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California, opened on August 6, 1926.
0.4 miN
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
12 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.8 miSE
Universities and schools
Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey
20 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.
0.5 miE
Park
Lake El Estero, Monterey
14 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.
~290 ftS
Park
Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey
2 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 Larkin House?

Nearby attractions include Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey (2 min walk), Easy Street Billiards, Monterey (2 min walk), Golden State Theatre, Monterey (3 min walk), Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey (4 min walk).

How to get to Larkin House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Larkin House:

Bus

Monterey Transit Plaza (2 min walk)
MPC Quad • Lines: A Aquaruim (22 min walk)