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Monterey State Historic Park
California is a melting pot of American, Spanish, and Mexican cultures, all of which are represented in this historic park.
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Monterey State Historic Park Details
California is a melting pot of American, Spanish, and Mexican cultures, all of which are represented in this historic park. The site preserves Old Town Monterey, which was the capital of California between 1776 and 1848. There are 17 different buildings in the park that were built during this period, including Californias first theater and first brick house. It also includes the home where the first American flag was flown over the state. As the city moved from Spanish colonization to a Mexican capital, so did its architectural styles. When New Englanders settled here in the 1830s, they also introduced their own colonial style. The mixture of all three cultures created what is now known as "Monterey Colonial."
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Monterey State Historic Park
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0.2 mi away
Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trai
Tracing the former route of the Southern Pacific Railroad, this trail snakes by the rocky coastline of the Pacific Ocean.
0.5 mi away
Monterey State Beach
This beachfront on the southern shores of Monterey Bay is the perfect spot for many different recreational activities.
2.8 mi away
Asilomar State Beach
This 1-mile stretch of beach on the Monterey Peninsula is one of the more peaceful places to spend an afternoon.
2.9 mi away
Point Pinos Lighthouse
Dating back to 1855, this historic lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast.
3.5 mi away
Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway
This 71-mile stretch of road along the Pacific Coast Highway is arguably one of the most beautiful drives in all of California.
