Timeline
10:00
Visit the Custom House. As the oldest government building in California, it offers a quiet introduction to the area’s history. The first floor houses a small museum and gift shop. Arriving at opening time helps you avoid the midday crowds.
10:45
Walk to Parker-Lusseau Pastries in the Fremont Adobe. This small patisserie is tucked away next door to the post office. Grab a French pastry and a latte to enjoy while wandering the historic grounds.
11:00
Stroll through Monterey State Historic Park. This area contains the historic downtown known as Old Monterey, featuring gardens and buildings from the first half of the 19th century. It is the perfect spot to digest your pastry while soaking in the 19th-century atmosphere.
Local tip
The Custom House is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. Parker-Lusseau Pastries is located in the historic Fremont Adobe building, just a short walk from the Custom House.
Check before you go
- Custom House hours: Tu-Su 10:00-16:00
- Parker-Lusseau Pastries hours: Not specified, arrive during daytime hours
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Monterey (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).