Due to state budget cutbacks, free public tours of historic buildings and the Monterey Walking Tours have been cancelled until further notice. Cooper Museum Store remains open from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM daily.
Private group tours for up to 20 persons can be reserved in advance by calling (831) 649-7172. Fees apply for group tours. Additional fees will be applied for larger groups.
To book a special event in one of our historic gardens or at Custom House Plaza, call (831) 649-7118.
As of December 5, 2008
PLEASE NOTE - All tours are subject to last-minute cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
To Confirm tour times and dates, please call (831) 649-7118 or 649-2907.
Monterey State Historic Park is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Monterey State Historic Park scheduled guided tours are FREE, along with the Pacific House Museum, Custom House, and First Brick House.
Private group tours are available for a reasonable fee. Call (831) 649-7118 for more information.
FIVE GUIDED TOURS:
1) Cooper-Molera Adobe (525 Polk Street), located at the corner of Polk, Alvarado and Munras streets - Guided tours at noon and 3 p.m. daily except Thursday.
Meet in the Cooper Museum Store. Tours are approximately 45 minutes. Tour maximum is 12 guests per tour; first come, first serve.
2) Casa Soberanes (336 Pacific Street), located at the corner of Del Monte Ave. and Pacific St. - Guided tours at 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily except Thursday.
Meet in front garden. Tours are approximately 45 minutes. Tour maximum is 12 guests per tour; first come, first serve.
3) Larkin House (510 Calle Principal), located at the corner of Pacific and Jefferson streets - Guided tours 10 a.m. and noon daily except Thursday.
Meet in side garden. Tours approximately 45 minutes. Tour maximum is 12 guests per tour; first come, first serve.
4) Stevenson House (530 Houston Street) - Open 1:30-4:00 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday and 1:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday. Guided tours daily at 2 p.m. except Thursday.
Tours are approximately 45 minutes. Tour maximum is 12 guests per tour; first come, first serve.
5) Walking Tours of Old Monterey at 10:30 a.m. daily except Thursday
Walking tours begin at the Pacific House Museum (Custom House Plaza, near Fisherman's Wharf). Tours are approximately 45 minutes. Tour maximum is 18 guests per tour; first come, first serve.
ADDITIONAL Monterey State Historic Park buildings and gardens:
Pacific House Museum (includes the Monterey Museum of the American Indian Museum), located in Custom House Plaza near Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf - Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Custom House, located in Custom House Plaza across from Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf - Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cooper Museum Store (831-649-7111) is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Sunday hours are 1 to 4 p.m.
First Brick House, located in Heritage Harbor (next to the Old Whaling Station) - Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Monterey State Historic Park gardens are open to the public at no charge, and do not require reservations.
Gardens are open daily:
May through September: 9AM to 5PM
October through April: 10AM to 4PM
