Custom House Museum, Monterey

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Custom House Museum (address: Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, Monterrey, California 93940) is a place located in Monterey (California state) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 20 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 36°36'12"N latitude and 121°53'38"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Custom House Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Monterey Transit Plaza (bus, 11 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Pacific House Museum (museum, 2 min walk), Dali17 Museum (museum, 2 min walk), Museum of Monterey (museum, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 36°36'12"N, 121°53'38"W

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Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, Monterrey, California 93940Old Monterey Business DistrictMonterey United States

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Custom House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miSE
Church
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey
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~410 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Monterey, Monterey
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~530 ftNE
Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
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~850 ftNE
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
5 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Colton Hall, Monterey
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~1350 ftS
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
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~500 ftNE
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
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0.6 miSE
Park
Lake El Estero, Monterey
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0.4 miS
Park
Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey
11 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.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum
Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey
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~1120 ftSW
Neoclassical architecture
Josiah Merritt Adobe, Monterey
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Custom House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Pacific House Museum, Monterey (2 min walk), Dali17 Museum, Monterey (2 min walk), Museum of Monterey, Monterey (2 min walk), Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey (3 min walk).

How to get to Custom House Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Custom House Museum:

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Monterey Transit Plaza (11 min walk)
Monterey Bay Aquarium & Irving • Lines: 1, A Scs (28 min walk)