Come step into the past on the "Monterey Walking Path of History" and view the site where Spanish soldiers claimed this land for the King of Spain. The historic city of Monterey is a veritable treasure of things to see and do. Walk on a sidewalk made of whalebone or see fine antique furnishings displayed in old adobe buildings. Stroll the same streets that inspired Robert Louis Stevenson as he gathered impressions for his classic novel Treasure Island. And stand on the very spot where U.S. troops added 600,000 square miles of land to the United States.

We welcome you and invite you to enjoy all this and much more, including the magnificent adobes, secluded gardens, the streets, the shops and the people that are all part of the "Most Historic City in California."

We're very proud of our "Path of History" here in Monterey. We hope you will enjoy your tour through the old adobes, meticulously restored to their original condition by the Monterey History and Art Association, the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, and the City of Monterey. Some of the adobes are described here.

You can start your tour at any location. Check the walking map for a complete tour. Descriptions can be found on the signs at most locations. Monterey is a special place. It has preserved more of its heritage than any other city in California. At the same time Monterey is alive, active, healthy, progressive and very much a part of the 2000s. As you follow Monterey's Walking Path of History and discover the city's magic, please take the time to also enjoy the many fine restaurants and shops available to you.