Colton Hall, Monterey

Name: Colton Hall
Address: Pacific St btwn Madison and Jefferson Sts, Monterey, 93940, United States
Telephone: +1 831-646-5648

#7 among attractions in Monterey

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

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. Colton Hall originally contained rooms downstairs for a public school and government assembly hall upstairs. It was the site of California's first constitutional convention in 1849. ()

Built: 1847 (177 years ago)Coordinates: 36°35'52"N, 121°53'53"W

Address

Pacific St btwn Madison and Jefferson StsOld TownMonterey 93940 United States

Contact

+1 831-646-5648

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Monterey

Day trips

Colton Hall – 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.

0.5 miE
Church
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey
12 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.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Monterey, Monterey
11 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.
0.5 miNE
Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
14 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.
0.6 miNE
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
16 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
~1330 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
7 min walk • The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California, opened on August 6, 1926.
0.5 miNE
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
14 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey
23 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.
0.7 miE
Park
Lake El Estero, Monterey
18 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.
~900 ftE
Park
Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey
5 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.
~330 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey
2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Colton Hall?

Nearby attractions include Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey (2 min walk), Larkin House, Monterey (5 min walk), Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey (5 min walk), Josiah Merritt Adobe, Monterey (6 min walk).

How to get to Colton Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Colton Hall:

Bus

Monterey Transit Plaza (6 min walk)
Del Monte Center (24 min walk)