| Company: |
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History |
Phone: |
831-648-5716 Staff |
| Contact: |
Museum Staff |
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831-648-5717 Recorded info |
| Address: |
165 Forest Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950 |
Fax: |
831-372-3256 |
| WebSite: |
www.pgmuseum.org |
Email: |
[email protected] |
A visit to the Monterey Peninsula is not complete without a stop at this outstanding natural history museum. It is recognized as one of the finest of its size in the United States and is accredited by the American Association of Museums. The exhibits deal mainly with the local birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, Indians and geology.
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| Cost Per Person: Free admission
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| Hours: Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm
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| Guided Tours: No; Self Guided Tours: Yes
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| Advance Reservations Required: No |
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| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: No space specified for buses; ample street parking for buses |
| Parking Cost: Autos: No charge; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Colton Hall Museum |
Phone: |
831-646-5640 |
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Fax: |
831-646-3422 |
| Address: |
City Hall, Pacific St.
Monterey, CA 93940 |
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Tour the site of the California Constitutional Convention in 1849. 48 delegates from all parts of California met here to write the first Constitution of California. This fine structure had been recently constructed under the direction of the Reverend Walter Colton, a chaplain in the U.S. Navy and Monterey's first American Alcalde.
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| Cost Per Person: Free admission
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| Hours: Daily, 10am-12pm and 1pm-4/5pm
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| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: Yes
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| Advance Reservations Required: Groups only |
| Minimum Size Group: 6 |
| Maximum Size Group: 30 |
| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: Adjacent parking lots across street behind Police Station |
| Parking Cost: Autos: No charge; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Point Pinos Lighthouse |
Phone: |
831-648-5716 Staff |
| Contact: |
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History |
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831-648-5717 Recorded info |
| Address: |
165 Forest Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950 |
Fax: |
831-372-3256 |
| WebSite: |
www.pgmuseum.org |
Email: |
[email protected] |
Point Pinos Lighthouse is located on the northernmost tip of the Monterey Peninsula. At the time when people sought to add a measure of safety to navigation of the seas, this point of land, marking the entrance to Monterey Bay, was a definite hazard to the mariner. A great stride in the direction of safety was the erection of the stone lighthouse. Shortly after California became a State, Congress appropriated funds for six lighthouses on the coast. One of these was at Point Pinos. Its beacon has shone since February 1, 1855. The building, lenses and prisms of the light are all original. Point Pinos Lighthouse is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West coast and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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| Cost Per Person: Admission free
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| Hours: Thu-Sun, 1-4pm
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| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: Yes
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| Advance Reservations Required: Groups only |
| Minimum Size Group: 10 |
| Maximum Size Group: 15 (larger groups can be divided) |
| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: Limited |
| Parking Cost: Autos: No charge; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Point Sur Lightstation |
Phone: |
831-625-4419 Recorded message |
| Contact: |
Central Coast Lighthouse Keepers |
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831-649-7139 Group reservations |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 223014
Carmel, CA 93922 |
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| WebSite: |
www.lighthouse-pointsur-ca.org |
The Point Sur Lightstation sits 361 feet above the surf on the seaward brow of a large block of volcanic rock. Throughout history, this rugged promontory has been regarded as a navigational landmark. The nearby coastline was the site of many disastrous shipwrecks, including the Navy Dirigible Macon. Today, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Point Sur contains all the buildings of a self-sufficient 19th century Lighthouse facility. As a part of the Big Sur coast for over 100 years, the picturesque buildings inspire an aura of mystery and haunting beauty, continuing to be an important landmark to modern day mariners as well as travelers along California's Coast Highway One. It is recommended to arrive a half-hour ahead of tour time, first come first served. Buses, campers, strollers, and pets not allowed. Calling recorded message is advised.
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| Cost Per Person: Adults $5; Youth (13-27) $3; Youth (5-12) $2
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| Hours: Sat, 10am and 2pm; Sun, 10am; Wed, (4/5-10/25) 10am and 2pm
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| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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| Advance Reservations Required: Group tours |
| Minimum Size Group: 10 |
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| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: None |
| Parking Cost: Autos: No charge |
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| Company: |
The Stanton Center Maritime Museum of Monterey |
Phone: |
831-373-AHOY |
| Contact: |
Jan Smith |
Fax: |
831-655-3054 |
| Address: |
5 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940 |
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Nautical history has a home at the Maritime Museum of Monterey. Only steps away from Monterey Bay where galleons and tall ships once sailed, the museum celebrates a seafaring heritage linking Spanish explorers, mission settlement, trade, fishing and a powerful U.S. Navy to California's and this nation's history.
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| Cost Per Person: Adults $3; Senior/Military $2; Under 12 years Free
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| Hours: Daily, 10am-5pm; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
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| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: Yes
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| Advance Reservations Required: Yes, for guided tours |
| Minimum Size Group: 5 |
| Maximum Size Group: 30 |
| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: Designated areas at Fisherman's Wharf |
| Parking Cost: Autos: Paid public parking; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Carmel Mission |
Phone: |
831-624-3600 |
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| Address: |
3080 Rio Road
Carmel, CA 93921 |
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California's second oldest mission stands today as a monument to the Great Conquistador of the Cross who left his home and the comforts of a conventional life to come to our Western wilderness to preach the Gospel of Christ and to teach the better way of life to a pagan race. This man was Padre Junipero Serra. The original mission was established in Monterey, June 3, 1770, and later moved to its present site near the river in Carmel in 1771.
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| Cost Per Person: $2 donation per person
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| Hours: Sun, 10:30am-4:30pm; Mon-Sat, 9:30am-4:30pm; 6/1-8/31 extended hours to 7:30pm
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| Guided Tours: No; Self Guided Tours: Yes
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| Advance Reservations Required: No |
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| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: Parking lot adjacent to Mission |
| Parking Cost: Autos: No charge; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Otter-Mobile Tours & Charters |
Phone: |
831-649-4523 |
| Contact: |
Paula DiCarlo |
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877-829-2224 (toll free) |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 2743
Carmel, CA 93921 |
Fax: |
831-333-0832 |
| WebSite: |
www.otter-mobile.com |
&Email;: |
[email protected] |
On this all-day tour, we'll travel California's "First Scenic Highway," the Big Sur, learning of its history, construction, and flora and fauna as we make our scenic, historic journey to the number one money-making attraction for the State of California, Hearst Castle, where qualified, enthusiastic guides take over for a two-hour tour of the Enchanted Hill. After our leisurely lunch at San Simeon's finest seashore restaurant, the Cavalier (cost to client), we'll tour the castle, take time to shop and visit the William Randolph Hearst Exhibit, and then start our northward return to the Monterey Peninsula all the while marveling at the scenic splendor that will make this day one of your most memorable. Ask about our audio tour tapes.
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| Cost Per Person: $70
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| Length of Tour: 9 hours |
| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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| Advance Reservations Required: Yes |
| Minimum Size Group: Flexible |
| Maximum Size Group: No limit |
| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: N/A; Hotel pick-up and drop off |
| Parking Cost: Autos: N/A; Buses: N/A |
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| Company: |
Hearst Castle |
Phone: |
805-927-2093 |
| Contact: |
Dan Eller, Park & Recreation Specialist |
Fax: |
805-927-2041 |
| Address: |
Public Relations Office
750 Hearst Castle Road
San Simeon, CA 93452 |
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In the Santa Lucia Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean is a magnificent estate of 165 rooms and 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways. Its rooms were furnished with an impressive collection of Spanish and Italian antiques and art. Its name is La Cuesta Encantada, "The Enchanted Hill." Better known as Hearst Castle, it was once the home of newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst. Today it is a State Historical Monument, its richness and beauty preserved by the California Park Service. Hearst Castle is located on CA Highway 1, about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Hearst Castle is open for tours daily except major holidays.
Four distinct daytime tours are available.
Tour 1: Ground floor of Casa Grande & Casa Grande & Casa del Sol
Tour 2: Upper floors of Casa Grande
Tour 3: Casa del Monte and the new wing of the Castle built in the 1940s
Tour 4: Garden tour available April-October.
Evening tours available most Fridays and Saturdays in the Spring and Fall. All tours include a half-mile walk, 150-400 stairs and take about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Strollers are not permitted on tour.
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| Cost Per Person: Day tours: Adult $14; Child (6-12) $8; Night tours: Adult $25, Child (6-12) $13
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| Hours: By appointment
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| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: No
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| Advance Reservations Required: Yes |
| Minimum Size Group: 1
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| Maximum Size Group: 53
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| Available to Individuals: Yes |
| Bus Parking Available: Visitor Center at bottom of hill |
| Parking Cost: Autos: No charge; Buses: No charge |
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| Company: |
Monterey State Historic Park |
Phone: |
831-649-7118 |
| Contact: |
Staff |
Fax: |
831-649-6236 |
| Address: |
10 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940 |
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| WebSite: |
www.mbay.net/~mshp |
The museum depicts California's history and emphasizes Monterey's historical past.
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| Cost Per Person: Ages 12 to Adults, $2; Ages 6 to 12, $1; Disabled, $1.50; Under 5, Free
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| Hours: Varies
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| Guided Tours: Yes; Self Guided Tours: Yes
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| Advance Reservations Required: For guided tours only |
| Minimum Size Group: 1
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| Maximum Size Group: 30
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| Available to Individuals: Yes
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| Bus Parking Available: Designated areas at Fisherman's Wharf
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| Parking Cost: Autos: Paid public parking; Buses: No charge |
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