Lake El Estero, Monterey

Name: Lake El Estero
Address: Monterey, United States

#11 among attractions in Monterey

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Facts and practical information

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. The 24.7-acre park has become an estuary to many migrating birds and ongoing improvements have been made into preserving the park. Today Lake El Estero not only draws in many eager adults for its beauty and history but attracts kids for its baseball diamond, skatepark, and world-famous Dennis the Menace Playground. ()

Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°35'49"N, 121°53'8"W

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Monterey United States

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Lake El Estero – 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.

~1410 ftSW
Church
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey
7 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.
1.1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey
29 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.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Monterey, Monterey
15 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 miNW
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.
0.6 miNW
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
17 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
0.7 miW
Museum, History museum
Colton Hall, Monterey
18 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.
0.5 miW
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
13 min walk • The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California, opened on August 6, 1926.
0.6 miNW
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
17 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.5 miS
Universities and schools
Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey
12 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 miW
Park
Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey
14 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.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum
Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey
17 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 Lake El Estero?

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

How to get to Lake El Estero by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lake El Estero:

Bus

MPC Quad • Lines: A Aquaruim (13 min walk)
Monterey Transit Plaza (13 min walk)