Monterey Introduction Walking Tour (Self Guided), Monterey
Monterey is one of California's oldest cities, having been settled since 1770. The Spanish and Mexican governments both used the city as a capital for Alta California. Monterey offered many important firsts for California during this era, including a newspaper and printing press, public school, library, and theater.
This city was the location for the first constitutional convention in California after its acquisition by the United States. Painters and writers have enjoyed this area since the late 19th century, with the area's beauty providing inspiration. The fishing industry was significant until the 1950s, and the healthcare, educational publishing, and fresh produce industries are essential today.
If you want to immerse yourself in the whole experience as fully as possible, Old Fisherman's Wharf is the perfect place for shopping, dining, and local activities. The Stevenson House, where novelist Robert Louis Stevenson lived in the late 19th century, is one of the most iconic landmarks.
Savor more of the fascinating historic sites in Monterey State Historic Park. One of the most exciting kid-friendly outdoor areas is Dennis the Menace Park, and Del Monte Beach is a place you don't want to miss if you enjoy being near the water.
Theater buffs will want to visit California's First Theatre or the Golden State Theatre. The Monterey Museum of Art has a varied collection that also includes historical artifacts. To gain a greater appreciation of the city's religious heritage, see the Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo.
Take this self-guided walking tour to learn more about Monterey and its attractions.
This city was the location for the first constitutional convention in California after its acquisition by the United States. Painters and writers have enjoyed this area since the late 19th century, with the area's beauty providing inspiration. The fishing industry was significant until the 1950s, and the healthcare, educational publishing, and fresh produce industries are essential today.
If you want to immerse yourself in the whole experience as fully as possible, Old Fisherman's Wharf is the perfect place for shopping, dining, and local activities. The Stevenson House, where novelist Robert Louis Stevenson lived in the late 19th century, is one of the most iconic landmarks.
Savor more of the fascinating historic sites in Monterey State Historic Park. One of the most exciting kid-friendly outdoor areas is Dennis the Menace Park, and Del Monte Beach is a place you don't want to miss if you enjoy being near the water.
Theater buffs will want to visit California's First Theatre or the Golden State Theatre. The Monterey Museum of Art has a varied collection that also includes historical artifacts. To gain a greater appreciation of the city's religious heritage, see the Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo.
Take this self-guided walking tour to learn more about Monterey and its attractions.
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Guide Name: Monterey Introduction Walking Tour
Guide Location: USA » Monterey (See other walking tours in Monterey)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Guide Location: USA » Monterey (See other walking tours in Monterey)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Sights Featured in This Walk
Walking Tours in Monterey, California
Create Your Own Walk in Monterey
Creating your own self-guided walk in Monterey is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Monterey State Historic Park Walk
Monterey State Historic Park is a National Landmark and a part of the Monterey Old Town Historic District. Found on the grounds here are a group of significant old-time houses that once made up California's earliest capital and were the site of the state's first constitutional convention. Today these buildings retain their rich heritage, preserving an important part of Californian as... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Cannery Row Walking Tour
Cannery Row – the waterfront street in Monterey, California – was once home to a number of sardine canning factories, the last of which closed down in 1973. The former nickname for Ocean View Avenue became the street's official name in January 1958 to honor John Steinbeck and his famous eponymous novel. In the novel's opening sentence, Steinbeck described Cannery Row as "a poem,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
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