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“ To live much, and without care,

come to Monterey. ”- Diego de Borica

Governor of Las Californias from 1794 - 1800

• Discover…where California became a state.

• Journey…through the original adobes and colorful gardens that are among the most historic structures in California.

• Enjoy…the beauty of land and sea that made Monterey a destination for so many fishermen, artists, scientists, and writers.

• Learn…how Pirates, Father Serra, Mexico and Spain all claimed Alta California.

• Celebrate…the diverse culture and rich heritage that heralds Monterey as the most historical city in California!

www.monterey.org www.monterey.org

I N S I D E R ’ S G U I D EI N S I D E R ’ S G U I D E

Experience Monterey's natural beauty, cultural resources and rich historic past.

About Monterey:• Mild, temperate weather

year-round

• The average summer temperature is 59.5 degrees

• Average yearly rainfall in Monterey is 18.33 inches

MILES FROM Monterey:

• San Francisco . . . . . . . 113

• Sacramento . . . . . . . . . 192

• Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . 321

• San Diego . . . . . . . . . . 442

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service.Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of theauthor(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

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Pre-1769The native people of the Monterey region, theRumsien/Ohlone, inhabit the valleys and shorelineof Monterey for thousands of years, maintaining acomplex society dependent on fishing and hunting.

1602Sebastian Vizcaíno lands at Monterey Bay in searchof a harbor for Spanish galleons and claimsCalifornia for Spain.

1 1770sOn June 3, Father Junipero Serra and CaptainGaspar de Portolá claim Monterey for Spain. Portoláestablishes the Royal Presidio de San Carlos deMonterey and Serra founds the Mission San CarlosBorromeo.

April 18, 1774Monterey is named the capital of “Las Californias,”Alta and Baja California.

February 3, 1777Monterey becomes the official capital of AltaCalifornia.

1790sThe Royal Presidio Chapel, Monterey’s oldest extantbuilding, is built from 1791 to 1795.

1816-1818The first Monterey adobe and stone houses are builtoutside the Royal Presidio walls. In 1818, privateerand Argentinean revolutionary Hipólito Bouchardattacks, burns, and briefly seizes Monterey.

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Custom HouseMonterey State Historic Park, 10 Custom House Plaza(831) 649-7118 • www.parks.ca.gov/mshpCall to confirm hours

As “State Historic Monument No. 1” theCustom House is the oldest governmentbuilding in California. Used by the Mexicangovernment (1822-1846) for collecting dutiesimposed on foreign merchants, visit it today toinspect the goods of trading sea captains and thecommerce known as the “hide and tallow” trade.

Pacific House MuseumMonterey State Historic Park20 Custom House Plaza(831) 649-7118 • www.parks.ca.gov/mshpCall to confirm hours

Constructed in 1847 during U.S. occupation ofCalifornia, this museum interprets 150 years ofMonterey’s history. Journey to the second floorto explore the Monterey Museum of theAmerican Indian.

Cooper-Molera Adobe525 Polk Street • (831) 649-7118 • www.parks.ca.gov/mshpCall to confirm hours

As a National Trust site, Cooper-Moleraprovides a range of opportunities to experiencethe rich and diverse history of this 2.5 acreproperty. Museum spaces in the adobe residencesare complimented by dining and retail in otherhistoric buildings, beautiful gardens, and anevent center in the historic redwood barns.

Closed for construction until summer 2017.

Royal Presidio Chapel & Heritage Center Museum500 Church Street, Royal Presidio Chapel(831) 373-2628 • www.sancarloscathedral.netCheck website for Mass times or phone (831) 373-2628San Carlos Heritage Center • (831) 375-2483Contact San Carlos Heritage Center at (831) 373-6711 to confirm hours

The Royal Presidio Chapel, a National HistoricLandmark, was founded by Fr. Junipera Serra onJune 3, 1770. A year later, Fr. Serra moved theMission to Carmel. The church remained as aRoyal Chapel for the soldiers guarding the new Spanish Presidio of Monterey.It is the first stone building and cathedral in the state of California.

Presidio of Monterey MuseumCorporal Ewing Road, Lower Presidio Historic Park(831) 646-3456 • www.monterey.org/museum

Hours: Monday 10 am - 1 pm; Thurday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Travel through the history of Monterey’spresidio from Native American use throughMonterey’s military heritage. Due to theimportant role of the military in Montereybetween 1902 and today, the museum has strong

exhibits of the Presidio as a training base.

Path of History(831) 649-7118Call for guided tour schedule

These guided or self-guided walking toursjourney through the colorful adobes and historicgardens that are among the most historic structures in California. The fullwalking tour is about 3 miles long and 45 minutes long. Pick up your free Pathof History map at Colton Hall or the Lake El Estero Visitor’s Center.

Dali17 at the Museum of Monterey5 Custom House Plaza(831) 372-2608 • www.Dali17.comHours: Friday - Saturday 10 am - 7 pm, Sunday - Thursday 10 am - 5 pm

Dali17 is an exhibition of the remarkable art ofthe celebrated Spanish surrealist artist, SalvadorDali, which includes original etchings, mixedmedia, lithographs, and rare sculptures. Thename Dali17 ties Dali’s life and work to the 17-Mile Drive on the Monterey Peninsula wherehe lived during the 1940s.

California History Room and ArchivesMonterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street(831) 646-3741 • www.monterey.org/libraryAccess California History Room reading materials duringlibrary hours: Monday - Wednesday 12 noon - 8 pmThursday thru Saturday 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Browse this extensive collection on early California andMonterey history. Collections encompass books, maps,images and documents including the original frog-catchingpermit issued for Ed Ricketts, immortalized as “Doc” inCannery Row.

Colton Hall MuseumPacific Street between Jefferson and Madison Streets(831) 646-5640 • www.monterey.org/museumHours: 10 am - 4 pm everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day. Call to confirm hours during November thru January.

The place where California became a state. In1849, California’s Constitutional Conventionmet in Colton Hall to establish California’s firstconstitution giving property rights to womenand forbidding slavery. Continuously operated asa public building since it opened, Colton Hallhas also housed courts, a school and influenzahospital.

The Old JailMonterey City HallPacific Street between Jefferson and Madison(831) 646-5640 • www.monterey.org/museumHours: 10 am - 4 pm everyday exceptThanksgiving, Christmas & New Years Day

Constructed in 1854 to serve as MontereyCounty’s jail, “The Old Jail” was used for morethan 100 years, until 1956. No one ever escapedfrom its thick granite walls during that time,although “vigilante justice” caused some toperish before their trial.

Stevenson House/Museum530 Houston Street(831) 649-7118 • www.parks.ca.gov/mshpCall to confirm hours

Wander through the French Hotel where RobertLouis Stevenson resided in the fall of 1879.Although this beloved author’s stay in Montereywas brief, this museum’s collection is extensiveincluding artwork by his wife Fannie Osborne,personal artifacts and first edition books.

Cemetery Historic TourCemeterio El Encinal, Fremont Street(831) 646-3864 • www.monterey.org/cemetery

Generations of Monterey families and many colorfulcharacters rest in this beautiful setting. The Columbariumcontains the ashes of Edward “Doc” F. Ricketts (1897-1948), Cannery Row marine biologist and friend of JohnSteinbeck.

Cannery Rowwww.canneryrow.com

Immortalized in John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row,the sounds and smells of Monterey’s vibrantcanning industry have faded. However, restoredand replica canneries house many of thepeninsula’s most enjoyable restaurants andlodging, as well as shopping at 84 specialtystores.

Monterey Fairgrounds2004 Fairground Road(831) 372-5863 • www.montereycountyfair.com

The Monterey Jazz Festival began here in 1958.Hendrix, Joplin, and The Who kicked off the“Summer of Love” at the Monterey Pops Festival in1967. Now the fairgrounds is home to the County Fair, the Jazz Festival, theMonterey Bay Blues Festival and other special events.

Monterey Bay Aquarium886 Cannery Row • 24-hr. info: (831) 648-4888; Español: (800) 555-3656www.montereybayaquarium.org

Open every day except December 25Regular Hours: 10 am - 6 pm Winter Hours: 10 am - 5 pmSummer/Holidays: 9:30 am - 6 pmSummer Weekends: 9:30 am - 8 pmMore Information: (831) 648-4800

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is your window tothe wonders of the ocean. From amazing animals

to special events with live music, there’s something here for everyone.

Monterey Museum of Art559 Pacific Street(831) 372-5477 • www.montereyart.orgHours: Open Thursday - Monday11 am - 5 pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

Embrace the rich artistic legacy of the Monterey Peninsula and celebrateCalifornia art – past, present, and future. Create your own experience at theMonterey Museum of Art where art, ideas, and community intersect. Participatein hands-on art activities inspired by current exhibitions, explore great artwork inthe Museum’s collections, and engage with art through educational and publicprogramming including talks, workshops, tours, and events.

Dennis the Menace ParkBehind Monterey Youth Center at 777 Pearl Street • (831) 646-3866Hours: Open daily 10 am-dusk; closed on Tues May - September

The kind of playground that grown-ups like, too. True to Ketcham’s vision (the creator of“Dennis the Menace” was a long-time MontereyPeninsula resident), this park is creative, brightand bold.

MacAbee BeachCannery Row between McClellan & Prescott

The site of Monterey’s Chinese villagecommunity in the early 1900s, this sandy cove isthe perfect launching spot for kayakers and scuba divers exploring the bay andfor children enjoying the calm bay tides.

Old Fisherman’s Wharf(831) 649-6544 • www.montereywharf.com

Monterey’s historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf iswhere the past meets the present. Built in 1845,and with views showcasing the antics of sea lionsand otters, the Wharf plays host while you spendyour day enjoying the finest fresh seafood at one of the Wharf’s many restaurants, do someshopping at the Wharf’s specialty stores,experience whale watching and deep-sea fishing,

take in a live performance at the Wharf Theatre, visit fish markets featuring freshcrab and other delights from the sea, and watch salt-water taffy being made.

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1904The Monterey Military Reservation changes its nameto the Presidio of Monterey in honor of the SpanishRoyal Presidio of Monterey.

1914-1919The demand for canned fish during the first WorldWar leads Monterey’s fishing and canning operationto become the area’s primary industry, replacingtourism. Norwegian fishery engineer Knut Hovdenopens his “state-of-the-art” cannery on Cannery Row.

1938The State of California acquires Custom House in1938 and designates it California State HistoricalMonument #1.

1940sMonterey becomes known as the “Sardine Capital ofthe World.” Before the second World War, Sicilianand Japanese Americans dominate the fishingindustry. More than half of the fishing companies onFisherman’s Wharf are owned by Japanese-Americans.In 1942, Monterey’s Japanese-Americans are forced torelocate to detention camps far inland.

1945In 1945, Steinbeck’s novel Cannery Row is published.

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