| Page Views: 2,947 Last Visit to Monterey: May, 2004 | Monterey - Beginning of the U.S. tour by rsilva - last update: Feb 25, 2005 |
This was our first stop in our first U.S. trip. My girlfriend attended a conference and I gladly joined her afterwards for what turned out to be a great 10-day vacation.
Monterey is a small town, 200 km south of San Francisco and about 750 km north of Los Angeles, located on southernmost curve of Monterey Bay. At the last count (2000 census) there were 29,674 people living in the city. |
| California's first theater |
Things to see There are some interesting things to see here, like the oldest theater in California. You can also take the "Path of History" which will allow you to see the interiors of historic adobe buildings. Check my tip for more information. These adobes buildings have restored and are from the time the city was the capital of the Spanish territory of California. Monterey was also California’s first state capital and there are some historical buildings dating from that time. |
| Fence on the way to the aquarium |
Things to see, part 2 Monterey's history as maritime town is very evident. Just take a look at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf or the Maritime Museum. |
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marcbrazil Sun Nov 4, 2007 04:41 UTC
Monterrey sounds incredible, USA is always showing me that it is not really what we think!;) | Vulindlela Tue Apr 3, 2007 23:21 UTC
What a great place to start your tour! Monterey is a fun area to visit. | VeronicaG Mon Feb 5, 2007 23:04 UTC
I'm glad you had a wonderful time visiting Monterey--thanks for the tip on Fishermen's Wharf...I had heard that it had declined. It seems you found us friendly and helpful...glad to hear that! Regards from Texas | icunme Sun May 21, 2006 22:43 UTC
Really nice photos/tips on Monterey pages - will return again. Ciao, Carol |
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