Achasta, Monterey

#41 among attractions in Monterey

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Achasta is a former Ohlone settlement in Monterey County, California. It was located at the site of modern-day Monterey. ()

Coordinates: 36°36'1"N, 121°53'41"W

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Old Monterey Business DistrictMonterey United States

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Achasta – 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.

0.4 miSE
Church
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, Monterey
11 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 miS
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.
~930 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Monterey, Monterey
5 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.
~1580 ftN
Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
8 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.
~1860 ftNE
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
9 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
~1320 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Colton Hall, Monterey
7 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.
~350 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Theater
Golden State Theatre, Monterey
2 min walk • The Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California, opened on August 6, 1926.
~1550 ftN
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
8 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey
22 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.
0.6 miSE
Park
Lake El Estero, Monterey
15 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.
~1090 ftS
Park
Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey
6 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 Achasta?

Nearby attractions include Golden State Theatre, Monterey (2 min walk), Josiah Merritt Adobe, Monterey (2 min walk), Casa Soberanes, Monterey (3 min walk), MY Museum - Monterey County Youth Museum, Monterey (4 min walk).

How to get to Achasta by public transport?

The nearest stations to Achasta:

Bus

Monterey Transit Plaza (6 min walk)
MPC Quad • Lines: A Aquaruim (24 min walk)