Christmas in the Adobes 2023

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Christmas in the Adobes 2023

Monterey, California 93940, United States

Created By: Monterey State Historic Park

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Christmas in the Adobes is an annual holiday event for the benefit of the Monterey State Historic Park Association. This two night event sees 21 of Monterey's most historic buildings open and decorated for the holidays. This digital tour is designed to be a navigational aid for guests attending the event. Buildings are spread throughout downtown and can be toured in any order.


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20 Custom House Plaza. Pacific House is a will-call location.  Built in 1847 as a barracks and storehouse for the American military, this two-story adobe has been a courthouse, a pub, local newspaper office, a church, and more. Now it is h... Read more
1 Custom House Plaza- Custom House is a ticket sales location. 1820’s- State Historic Landmark #1 The oldest government building in California is the setting for a colorful Mexican “fandango”. Learn about early California dances and ... Read more
Old Fisherman's Wharf - #1 Fisherman's Wharf (1845) homas Larkin built the wharf in 1845 for regular passenger and freight service ships arriving four times weekly. A vibrant sardine industry and need for better maintenance prompted the Cit... Read more
California’s first fired brick home built in 1847 by American settler Gallant Dickenson. Step into the house and browse the exhibits, view the hand-hewn redwood beams and peek into Maria “Mama” Garcia’s kitchen. State Parks ...
Mayo Hayes O’Donnell Library - 155 Van Buren Street (1876) The first Protestant church in Monterey; now a research library of local, county, and California history. Monterey History and Art Association
Corner of Scott and Pacific Streets (1845-47) Fully open for the first time in twenty-three years! Come visit the site of California’s first paid theatrical productions! State Parks ...
Casa Soberanes - 336 Pacific Street (1842) The House of the Blue Gate.” Built by Rafael Estrada, an early custom’s collector, this house reflects the holiday traditions of Mexican-era Alta California. State Parks ...
Casa Serrano—412 Pacific Street (1843) Mexican-era home of Florencio Serrano. Enjoy music by the “Old Town Quintet.” Provided by Los Amigos of Monterey History and Art Association.
502 Pierce St. (1851) Built by Francisco Pinto, the house was bought by the de la Torre family in 1862. The de la Torre family lived in this adobe for over 50 years, through several generations. Myron Oliver, a local artist and founder of t... Read more
Colton Hall—Pacific Street (1849) Built by Alcalde Walter Colton, this building first served as a schoolhouse, then it became the site of California’s Constitutional Convention in 1849. Enjoy festive decorations and music City of Monter... Read more
Casa Gutierrez – (Will Call Pick Up) 590 Calle Principal (1841) The home of Custom House Official, Joaquin Gutierrez, who came to Monterey as a young cavalry soldier in 1836. Enjoy galleries of WPA and early California artwork.  State Pa... Read more
Monterey Museum of Art - 559 Pacific Street. Visit the Monterey Museum of Art to view our exhibitions and experience the wonder of Iluminado, an interactive art installation inspiring reflection, connection, and creativity within our commun... Read more
House of Four Winds—540 Calle Principal (1830’s) Built in the 1830's by T.O Larkin, it has also served as a store and Monterey County’s first Hall of Records. The adobe was famous for having Monterey’s first Weathervane! The Montere... Read more
Larkin House - 510 Calle Principal (1835) Home of the only American Consul to Mexico, Thomas O. Larkin, the building is known as a prototype of Monterey Colonial architecture. Nineteenth Century art and furnishings glow in polished crystal ... Read more
509 Hartnell St. This beautiful adobe is the historic location of the first Federal Courthouse in Monterey. It is now home to the non-profit Big Sur Land Trust (BSLT). Hear stories of early occupants as well as how BSLT has conserved over 4... Read more
516 Polk Street (1830s) Built by Jose Amesti, this adobe was restored and furnished by noted interior designer, Frances Elkins who acquired the building in 1918. Maintained since 1955 by the Old Capital Club; owned by the Casa Amesti Founda... Read more
One of the first two story buildings constructed in Monterey, this structure was the home of Juan Bautista Alvarado, the first Monterey-born governor of California during the Mexican era. It initially had a second floor balcony and a large ... Read more
Cooper Molera Adobe—Corner of Munras and Alvarado (1832)   Home of sea captain, merchant and immigrant John Bautista Rogers Cooper and wife Encarnacion Vallejo Cooper. Learn about multiple generations of the Cooper family by viewing fam... Read more
Robert Louis Stevenson House - (Will Call Pick Up) 530 Houston Street (1830’s) This adobe is where Robert Louis Stevenson stayed in 1879. It showcases a world-renown collection of author Robert Louis Stevenson’s personal belongings alon... Read more
Pacheco Adobe - 602 Abrego Street (1840) A grand, two-story adobe built by Don Fernando Pacheco as a summer home for his family. Over the years it was a home, business office, and Monterey’s first hospital. Restored and owned since 1957 b... Read more
Royal Presidio Chapel/San Carlos Cathedral—500 Church Street (1794) Restored National Historic Landmark is the only remaining structure of the Spanish-era Presidio and California’s oldest stone building. Heritage Center Museum open *Sat... Read more
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