Ramada Limited

2058 North Fremont Street

Monterey, CA US

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Ramada Limited Monterey hotel is centrally located off Highway 1 & 68 in Monterey California. When vacationing or traveling on business, few hotels or city's can offer you the opportunities as our hotel does. Ramada Limited Monterey hotel is located within minutes of the internationally acclaimed Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Maritime Museum of Monterey. Another major attraction is Pebble Beach, with its architectural elegance, resorts and private homes along the 17 mile drive. Fishermans Wharf and Cannery Row offers exciting glimpses of a seafarers life, in addition to shopping and fine dining. Other points of interest are Big Sur, Carmel and Moss Landing - Yacht Harbor. Enjoy our heated pool April through October and hot tub, Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast and inviting hotel rooms with our free wireless high speed internet. Whatever you may choose to do with your time here, please relax and take a deep breath or two of our clean ocean air.

Restaurants

Carusos Corner ( 0.1 miles)Chef Lees Mandarin House ( 0.1 miles)Monterey Joes Restaurant ( 0.2 miles)Montereys Fish House ( 0.4 miles)Knuckles Historical Sports Bar ( 0.7 miles)Chilis Grill & Bar ( 0.9 miles)Steakhouse Sixty8 Bar & Grill (1.1 miles)Turtle Bay Taqueria (1.1 miles)Benihana (1.7 mile)Cafe Fina (1.7 miles)Indias Clay Oven (1.7 miles)Old Fishermans Grotto (1.7 miles)Fresh Cream Restaurant (1.8 miles)Boston Market (2.1 miles)The Loose Noodle Pasta House (2.3 miles)Bullwackers (2.4 miles)Tarpys Roadhouse (2.7 miles)

Monterey Joe's

Chef Lee's

Rappa's

Old Fisherman's Wharf Monterey, CA 93940 831-372-7562 $15 - $24 0.8 miles

Fresh Cream

Cafe Fina

Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria

Domenico's

Sandbar & Grill

Cibo

Area Attractions

Colton Hall Museum

(1849) and Old Monterey Jail (1854). Built as a town hall and public school by the Reverend Walter Colton, alcalde (mayor or judge) of Monterey Dist during the American occupation of California, 1846-1848. Classic Revival design of stone and adobe mortar. The first constitution of California (in Spanish and English) was written here. Changing exhibits. The jail, a single story addition of granite, was added to the building in 1854 at which time Colton Hall served as the Monterey County Courthouse. (Daily; closed Jan 1, Thanksgiving, Dec 25) Pacific St, between Madison & Jefferson Sts, in Civic Center, 2nd fl. Phone 831/646-5640.

Fisherman's Wharf

Restaurants, shops, tour boat departure area. On Monterey Harbor.

La Mirada

Original residence of Jose Castro, prominent Californian during the Mexican period, and later Frank Work, who added a collection of art and antiques to the 2 1/2-acre estate. Garden and house tours (Daily exc Mon). 720 Via Mirada. Phone 831/372-3689.

Marina

Berths for 420 vessels up to 50 feet long; two launching ramps. Municipally owned. (Office closed Jan 1, Thanksgiving, Dec 25) Foot of Figueroa St. Phone 831/646-3950.

Maritime Museum of Monterey

Seven major theme areas provide exhibits on maritime and naval history of the area, including sailing ship era and whaling industry; ship models, maritime artifacts, interactive exhibits; paintings; research library; model workshop for restoration and building replicas of historic vessels. The jewel of the museum collection is the 16-ft tall intricately crafted first order Fresnel Lens from the old lighthouse at Point Sur. Also here is a 100-seat theater featuring an orientation film and re-enactments. (Daily; closed Dec 25) Located in the Stanton Center at #5 Custom House Plaza, adj. to Fisherman's Wharf. Phone 831/373-AHOY (2469).

Monterey Bay Aquarium

One of the largest aquariums in the US; 100 exhibits of the sea life and habitats along the shores of California's Monterey Bay include sea otters, sharks and a 3-story-tall kelp forest. While construction continues on a new wing to house the Outer Bay exhibit, twice wkly live video broadcasts, 'Live from Monterey Canyon,' of work in progress are transmitted from waters up to 3,300 feet deep to a screen in the aquarium auditorium (Mon & Tues afternoons). (Daily; closed Dec 25) 886 Cannery Row. Phone 831/648-4888.

Monterey Peninsula of Art

Displays early California and American art, folk, ethnic, and tribal art, Asian art. Photography exhibits; changing exhibitions of major American artists. Docent-guided tour avail (Sun afternoon). (Daily exc Tues; closed Jan 1, Thanksgiving, Dec 25) 559 Pacific St. Phone 831/372-7591. Donation.

Robert Louis Stevenson House

Preserved as a state historic monument with large collection of Stevenson memorabilia. Stevenson lived here for four months while visiting his future wife. (Tues & Thurs-Sun) Guided tours (hrs vary, inquire for schedule). Admission included in 2-day ticket. 530 Houston St.

Custom House

(1827). Old Mexican custom house exhibit re-creates a cargo of the 1840s. Commodore Sloat raised the American flag over this adobe building in 1846, bringing 600,000 square miles into the Union. (Daily, inquire for hrs; closed major holidays)

Larkin House

(1830s). Consulate for Thomas Larkin, first and only US consul to Mexican California (1843-1846). Large collection of antiques. (Mon, Wed & Fri-Sun) Guided tours (inquire for schedule). Admission included in 2-day ticket. 510 Calle Principal, at Jefferson St.

Cooper-Molera House

(1827). Largest complex in the park. Built by John Rogers Cooper, half-brother of Thomas Larkin. (Tues & Thurs-Sun; inquire for hrs) Admission included in 2-day ticket. Corner of Polk and Munras.

Boston Store

(1845). Restored general store built by Thomas Larkin and operated by Joseph Boston & Co. Houses a general merchandise store operated by the Monterey History and Art Assn. (Wed-Sun; closed Jan 1, Thanksgiving, Dec 25) Scott & Olivier Sts.

Casa Soberanes

(1842). Adobe house containing displays of Monterey history from 1840-1970. Excellent example of adobe construction; walls are 38 inches thick. Local art collection. (Mon, Wed & Fri-Sun) Guided tours (inquire for schedule). 336 Pacific St. Admission included in 2-day ticket.

Pacific House

(1847). A museum of California history and Holman Native American artifact collection. (Daily, inquire for hrs; closed major hols) Custom House Plaza.

'Path of History' Tour

Leads to many old buildings of distinction. These are marked with a plaque explaining the history and architecture. Several buildings are open to the public. Some of these buildings and a number of others are part of the Monterey State Historic Park. Obtain map at the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau, 380 Alvarado St, or at the Monterey Visitors Center, Camino El Estero & Franklin Sts.

Presidio of Monterey

Home of Defense Language Institute. Developed in 1902 as cantonment for troops returning from the Philippine Insurrection. Monument to John Drake Sloat, commander of American troops that captured Monterey (1846); statue in honor of Fray Junipero Serra. There are twelve historic sites and monuments on Presidio Hill; brochure and map are available. The Presidio Museum has artifacts and dioramas depicting the history of Presidio Hill from the Ohlone Native American period through the Spanish, Mexican and American eras. Pacific St, N of Scott St. Hrs vary, phone 831/372-2074.

Royal Presidio Chapel

Founded June 3, 1770, the only presidio chapel remaining in California; in continuous use since 1795. Facade is considered most ornate of all California missions. Daily. San Carlos Cathedral, 550 Church St, between Camino El Estero & Figueroa St. Phone 831/373-2628.

Seventeen-Mile Drive

A famous scenic drive between Monterey and Carmel (see) along Pacific Coast past Seal Rock, Lone Cypress, Cypress Point and Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach golf courses. This private community in Del Monte Forest is known around the world for its natural beauty. Road may be entered at several points; follow the red-and-yellow center lines and the 17-Mile Drive signs. Toll

Annual Events

* AT&T-Pebble Beach National Pro-Amateur Golf Championship. Takes place on Pebble Beach, Cypress and Spyglass courses. Late Jan or early Feb. * Adobe Tour Sponsored by the Monterey History and Art Assn. Self-guided walking tour visits approximately 25 historic adobe and gardens. Contact 5 Custom House Plaza; 831/372-2608. Last Sat Apr. * Monterey County Fair Fairgrounds & Exposition Park. 2004 Fairground Road, corner of Fairground Road and Garden Road. Phone 831/372-1000. 3 wk Aug. * Monterey Jazz Festival County fairgrounds. Reserved seats only. Contact PO Box JAZZ; 831/373-3366. Mid - Sept. * Laguna Seca Raceway 8 MI E on CA 68. International auto and motorcycle races. Includes ISMA races, historic races, and Indy cars. For specific dates and details phone 800/327-SECA. Late Sept.

Directions

South

Highway 1 going North, exit North Fremont St., hotel is located 1 block on the right side.

North

Highway 1 going South, exit Casa Verde Way and turn left, turn right on North Fremont St., hotel is located 1/2 block on the left side.

From East Highway 68 (Salinas & Monterey Airport)

US 68 W. (from Salinas) exit North Fremont St; Hotel is 1 block on the right hand side.

East

Highway 68 going West, exit North Fremont St., Hotel is located 1 block on the right side.

Airport

Exit from Airport, at traffic light turn right onto Hwy 68 West, Exit North Fremont St., Hotel is located 1 block on the right side.

Recreation

Nearby Recreations

Monterey County Fairgrounds (Across the street)Historic Downtown Monterey (1.9 mile)Fishermans Wharf (2.2 miles)Monterey Conference Center (2.2 miles)Cannery Row (2.7 miles)Monterey Peninsula Airport (2.8 miles)17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach (3 miles)Monterey Bay Aquarium (3.5 miles)Carmel by the Sea (5.2 miles)Laguna Seca (6.8 miles)Big Sur (30 miles)

Monterey County Fairgrounds (Across the street)Historic Downtown Monterey (1.9 miles)Fishermans Wharf (2.2 miles)Monterey Conference Center (2.2 miles)Cannery Row (2.7 miles)Monterey Peninsula Airport (2.8 miles)17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach (3 miles)Monterey Bay Aquarium (3.5 miles)Carmel by the Sea (5.2 miles)Laguna Seca (6.8 miles)Big Sur (30 miles)

2001 Special Events

Cannery Row Company

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Fishermans Wharf

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Lone Cypress at Pebble Beach

Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Seal Rock at Pebble Beach

Local Beach

Room Information

General Info

Total Number of Guest Rooms: 47Number of Queens: 15Number of Kings (Standard): 2Number of Double Queens: 21Number of Ramada Club (Deluxe King): 9Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: All

Standard King Bed Room

* TV with remote control, cable movie channels * Voice mail, telephone with message light, computer hookup * Electronic door locks * Full bath amenities * AM/FM alarm clock * Hair dryer Additional Ramada Club King & Double Queen Amenities * Individual climate control * Iron, ironing boards in-room * Microwaves * Refrigerators

Standard Two Queen Bed Room

Standard Queen Bed Room

Bathroom

* TV with remote control, cable movie channels* Voice mail, telephone with message light, computer hookup * Electronic door locks* Full bath amenities* AM/FM alarm clock* Hair dryerAdditional Ramada Club King & Double Queen Amenities* Individual climate control* Iron, ironing boards in-room* Microwaves* Refrigerators