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

The Estrada Adobe

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

1. The Estrada Adobe Marker

Inscription. Mexican era home of Jose Mariano Estrada family
Later became early inn of Monterey
Wooden third story added 1881
Prominent hostelry until 1961
Restored by Monterey Savings 1964

Erected by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Junipero Parlor No. 141.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 36° 35.915′ N, 121° 53.637′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is on Tyler Street just south of Bonifacio Place, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 470 Tyler Street, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Casa Bonifacio (within shouting distance of this marker); Hellam's Tobacco Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Griffin Plaza (about 300 feet away); Site of Simoneau’s Restaurant (about 400 feet away); Golden State Theatre (about 400 feet away); Casa Sanchez

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(about 400 feet away); Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado (about 400 feet away); The Stevenson House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

The Estrada Adobe and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

2. The Estrada Adobe and Marker

The Estrada Adobe image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

3. The Estrada Adobe

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,090 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.