The Presidio of Monterey was established in 1770 by Father Junipero Serra. Monterey was established as the capital of California in 1775, a title it retained under both Spanish and Mexican rule. The Mexican government built the Custom House, which is the oldest government building in California and California's first State Historical Landmark.
In 1849 as the push for statehood led to a state constitution being drafted in Colton Hall. When California became a state in 1850, however, San Jose was chosen as the seat of California government.
Monterey Historic Park is comprised of a number of buildings including the Custom House and Pacific House Museum near the Marina as well as a number of Adobes and other buildings spread through the surrounding blocks.
There is a days worth of museums and gardens to be seen.
In 1849 as the push for statehood led to a state constitution being drafted in Colton Hall. When California became a state in 1850, however, San Jose was chosen as the seat of California government.
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| Pacific House Museum |
There is a days worth of museums and gardens to be seen.
- Monterey State Historic Park
- Monterey State Historic Park Assoc
- Trail Posts: A Literary Exploration of California's State Parks Read a selection from Isabel Allende's Zorro.
