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When it comes to film and literature, Monterey is grounds for giants. The new Film & Literary Map carves out fictional and authentic trails through Monterey County, highlighting over 100 points of interest found in books, movies and real life. Robert Louis Stevenson, John Steinbeck and Henry Miller are only a few world-renowned authors who were inspired by Monterey County and who are featured on the map. Surprising film locations are also sprinkled throughout the map. Classics like �Captains Courageous,� �Play Misty for Me,� and �National Velvet� are listed with set locations for �Bandits,� and �We Were Soldiers.� Don�t miss the Hot Stops, rounding out the adventure with tips on wine tasting, book hunting and great meals. To order your Film & Literary Map call 877-MONTEREY.
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The Old Monterey Jail was built in 1854. Sitting behind Colton Hall, it served as the city jail until 1956. Its claim to fame: no one ever escaped during its history! Open daily.
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 The history of Monterey is part of its charm. Throughout the county, the story of Monterey's rich heritage is writ large in its adobes, gardens, mission bells, and lighthouses. Monterey is the most historic city in California, and the allure of the area continues to enthrall writers, artists and retreat seekers. You can explore the history of Monterey County through guided or self-guided tours.
Check out the Monterey State Historic Park web site for details on Monterey's many historical attractions, or click here to read more about the history of the area.
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The Master Boat Builders of Italy exhibit, recounting the contributions by Siino Monterey Boat Works, will be on display March 23rd through May 29th in the lobby of the Monterey Maritime and History Museum. Janet Magno Martinez, granddaughter of Master Boat Builder Angelo Siino, pursues the life long ambition to preserve the history of contribution to the California Fishing Industry by the Siino Monterey Boat Works. Janet collaborated with uncle and Master Boat Builder, Raymond Siino, in the telling of their story for this exhibit. Angelo, one of three brothers, emigrated from Italy and finally made his home in Monterey. His sons, Raymond and Frank Siino, became the next generation of family boat builders. Without the benefit of drawings, they learned to apply �Old World� skills and patience in crafting each boat. The Siino�s improved the �Fish Hopper� and created the �Sardine Hopper.� The transfer of sardines to canneries via the Hopper allowed the Monterey fishing fleet more time for fishing.
For more information on this exhibit visit the Monterey History and Art Association website at www.montereyhistory.org.
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Open Mondays 10am-1pm, Thursdays-Saturdays 10am-4pm, and 1-4pm on Sundays, the museum is housed on the historic Presidio grounds overlooking Monterey Bay, now home to the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. Enter the Presidio via Artillery Street; there's free parking on Corporal Ewing Road near the museum.
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