What to do and see in Monterey, California (CA): The Best Specialty Museums

November 12, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Think picnics on gorgeous, uncrowded beaches, fabulous seafood restaurants, and great hotels overlooking beautiful Monterey Bay… Monterey is a great place for a romantic getaway. Nature buffs can explore the bay by kayak for a close-up look at sea lions, seals and otters.
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1. Monterey County Youth Museum

425 Washington St, Monterey, CA 93940-3023 +1 831-649-6444 [email protected]
Excellent
68%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 38 reviews

Monterey County Youth Museum

Now open at 425 Washington Street, located in Downtown Monterey, conveniently by the Monterey Sports Center and Dennis the Menace Park, the Monterey County Youth Museum provides an environment unique to any other in Monterey County. This 8,500 square foot museum is packed with a variety of hands on exhibits, making each visit unique and exciting. It compliments any visit to the Monterey area or makes a good day into a great day for those who are fortunate to visit us on a regular basis.

2. Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe

412 Pacific St Next to Miis, Monterey, CA 93940-2703 http://www.seemonterey.com/listings/historic-casa-serrano-adobe/3038/
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6 reviews

Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe

3. Selfieville

417 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940-2710 +1 831-274-9448 [email protected] http://www.Selfieville.com
Excellent
85%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Selfieville

Your journey starts with a 3-D light show developed by the award winning designer Bart Kresa. Your adventure continues in our glow in the dark galleries and fantasy worlds that give you countless opportunities to take the perfect selfies. 25% of the net profits from each year at go into a fund to support local non-profits that work with foster children.

4. Museum of Monterey

5 Custom House Plz Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey, CA 93940-2430 +1 831-372-2608 [email protected] http://www.museumofmonterey.org
Excellent
42%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 59 reviews

Museum of Monterey

5. Stanton Center

5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940-2430 +1 831-649-7118
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
25%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

Stanton Center

6. Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

700 Cannery Row Ste II, Monterey, CA 93940-1064 +1 831-375-3770
Excellent
21%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
22%
Terrible
20%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 78 reviews

Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

7. Allen Knight Maritime Museum

Monterey, CA
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
100%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

2.0 based on 1 reviews

Allen Knight Maritime Museum

Photographs, models and exhibits on Monterey's connection to the sea.

8. Recycled Records

604 Lighthouse Ave 604 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, CA 93940-1008
Excellent
27%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
9%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

Reviewed By writealready - Redondo Beach, United States

There was a truly amazing selection of vinyl and CDs in all genres. I can't swear to it but I think there is a particularly large jazz collection. Plus, the proprietor is terrific.

9. Richard MacDonald Studio

16 Lower Ragsdale Dr, Monterey, CA 93940-5728 http://richardmacdonald.com/

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