13 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Monterey - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Monterey

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Point Sur Lightstation

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

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Monterey's Moon Tree

A tree grown from astronaut seeds which were exposed to cosmic rays.

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San Carlos Cathedral

The oldest continuously operating church in California.

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Jellyfish Exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

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Old Monterey Jail

This remarkably simple jail went over a century without an escape.

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Dennis the Menace Playground

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

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Casa del Oro

The first safe in this California town had to hold all the gold.

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Monterey's Custom House

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

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That mouth is full of info for scientists to chew on.

Sea Otter Teeth Are Gross but Really Useful for Scientists

You don’t want to look an old sea otter in the mouth—unless you want to tell how old it is.

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Point Alones was once home to the state's largest Chinatown. This photograph of Chinese fisherman was taken in 1875.

A Chinese Fishing Village Regains Its Rightful Place in California History

A shipwreck brought Chinese immigrants to the Monterey area. Discrimination forced them to start over.

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Found: The Largest Cluster of Deep-Sea Octopuses Ever Recorded

More than 1,000 were spotted off the coast of Monterey, California.

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