Monterey State Historic Park Castles, Palaces & Historic Buildings

Period Homes & Gardens
20 Custom House Plaza
@ Lighthouse Avenue
Monterey,
CA, 93940
United States
Phone No. +1 831 649 7118
Fax No. +1 831 647 6236
Visit Websitehttp://www.parks.ca.gov/defaul..
E mailinfo@parks.ca.gov

Overview

This is one of this beautiful city's many attractions. You can tour numerous historic period homes that date back to the 1800s as well as early adobe buildings. Each house is fully restored to its original condition and is decorated with authentic antiques to match. There are also sculpture gardens you can tour (from May through September every Tuesday at 1p). The historic homes are open for tours daily. Come experience a piece of regional and European colonial history. Admission to the park is free; walking tours are conducted on the hour starting at 11 a.m. Meet at the Stanton Center. See website for info on special SHP events such as the Monterey Living History Festival.

Open Hours

Mo to Su from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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Walk through the history of Monterey and early California. The entire area is full of historical buildings. You won't be sorry if you take the time to explore.