Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Calamari Story

Dedicated to the fishermen of Monterey Bay

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 23, 2010

1. The Calamari Story Marker

Inscription. Since the early 1900's the Monterey Bay has been one of the principal fishing centers along the Pacific Coast. Today, Monterey's fishermen continue to be major contributors to the nation's supply of squid (calamari).

In the early 50's Abalonetti began to popularize this delicacy of the sea. Even after several decades, Abalonetti continues to specialize in calamari, serving over 70,000 pounds last year alone.

It is with great respect and pride we dedicate this restaurant to the calamari fishermen of Monterey Bay.

Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria
Established in 1951

Erected by Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 36° 36.279′ N, 121° 53.559′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. Marker can be reached from Fisherman's Wharf. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crescent Brand Sardine Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Fisherman's Wharf (about 400 feet away); Sloat's Landing (about 500 feet away); 400th Anniversary of the Naming of Monterey Bay by Gen. Sebastián Vizcaíno (about 500 feet away); Site of Original Flagstaff (about 500 feet away); Custom House

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(about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Custom House (about 500 feet away); Monterey Custom House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted to the left of the entrance of Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria, which is located on the west side of Old Fisherman's Wharf, about 2/3 of the way out on the Wharf.

Also see . . . Abalonetti Seafood Restaurant. The restaurant's web page. No historical content. (Submitted on April 27, 2010.)

Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria on Old Fisherman's Wharf image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 23, 2010

2. Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria on Old Fisherman's Wharf

Marker is visible in the center of the picture.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,252 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.