Monterey, Coastal city in California, United States
Located on Monterey Bay, the city extends along the waterfront with two wharves, multiple beaches, and the Defense Language Institute complex.
Founded in 1770 as a Spanish settlement, Monterey served as California's first capital and hosted the state's constitutional convention in 1849.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium, situated in former sardine canneries, displays marine life from the bay through large observation windows and educational exhibits.
The Monterey Regional Airport connects to major western cities with direct flights to Los Angeles, Denver, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Seattle.
The Defense Language Institute trains military personnel in over 15 languages, making Monterey a center for international language education.
Location: Monterey County
Inception: 1770
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
Shares border with: Sand City, Los Angeles
Website: https://monterey.gov
GPS coordinates: 36.60024,-121.89468
Latest update: May 28, 2025 13:26
Monterey Bay Aquarium
2.1 km
Monterey State Historic Park
338 m
Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo
740 m
Pacific Biological Laboratories
1.9 km
Monterey State Beach
1.1 km
Colton Hall
390 m
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, California
466 m
Old Customhouse
350 m
Larkin House
245 m
California's First Theatre
325 m
Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area
990 m
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course
1.8 km
Sherman Quarters
302 m
Monterey Museum of Art
372 m
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
3.1 km
Stevenson House
357 m
Monterey Maritime and History Museum
264 m
Wharf Theater
602 m
Vásquez House
408 m
St. John's Chapel
2.2 km
Monterey State Beach
2.9 km
Mary C. W. Black Studio House
442 m
James W. Finch House
461 m
Chautauqua Hall
3.2 km
Trimmer Hill
2.4 km
Lou Ellen Parmelee House
1.5 km
Frank LaVerne Buck House
2.9 km
Josiah Merritt Adobe
125 mReviews
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