Spanish Architecture
by SteveOSF
Many buildings constructed in the early 1800s still stand in Monterey. They are great examples of Spanish Architecture with their adobe walls, pitched terra cotta roofs, and wooden decks. Downtown Monterey has a "Path of History" with its route marked by round yellow tiles embedded into the sidewalk. The path will take you past many old buildings that were constructed during the time of Mexican rule of California. These historic buildings have a sign posted in front that usually states the name of the building, a brief history, and the year it was built.
The Aquarium is First Rate
by zrim
It would be a crime to bypass the Monterey Aquarium. A world class institution. There are several different habitats including a kelp forest. The jelly fish tanks are out of this world. And who can resist the fun loving otters.
Plants
by grandmaR
I think this tree at the gate of the PG school is the Golden Mimosa Tree, or Cootamundra Wattle. If that is so, the Mimosa or Acadia is an invasive species in some areas. It has a mass of bloom, but is a weak tree. Coming from the East, I found the California flora quite exotic. Particularly the cedar trees, and the ice plant which was used exensively in the medians of highways.
The wild flowers on the hills in the spring after the rains were amazing.
Seagull and Bird Rock
by meteorologist1
This is a photo I took that I'm proud of. It shows Bird Rock in the background and a seagull in the front. The seagull was at the right place at the right time, and I was able to take an artistic picture like this! There are some really amazing views, including Bird Rock, along the 17-mile Drive!
Monterey Peninsula College (MPC)
by Ewingjr98
Located on Fremont Street at the edge of Old Town Monterey is the Monterey Peninsula College. This community college is one of 109 colleges in the California Community College System, and has an enrollment of around 17,000 including students from 46 foreign countries. MPC students receive priority consideration for transfer to the 10 University of California and 23 California State University campuses. Founded in 1947, average tuition at MPC is around $14,000 per year.
MPC has nine sports for men and women including baseball, basketball, track, volleyball, tennis, softball, golf, football, and cross country; they compete in the Coast Conference.
MPC is also home to one of Monterey's weekly farmers' markets.
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Pfieffer Falls
17 mile drive
Sea Horse
"Cannery Row" today
