Monterey's Path of History Tour - Explore Monterey County California

Monterey’s Heritage
Once the Spanish capitol of old California and the Sardine capital of the world, Monterey's architectural heritage is well represented. You can see all the adobes just by using the map on the left. Most of the adobes are staffed by a State Parks rangers some adobes are private property. A number of adobes have restroom facilities (Pacific House, Stevenson House, Colton Hall and Maritime Museum). Many of the adobes are occupied by businesses, you will be able to walk through portions of the state owned abobe houses and gardens without paying an entrance fee.