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Point Sur Lightstation

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

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Monterey's Moon Tree

A tree grown from astronaut seeds which were exposed to cosmic rays.

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San Carlos Cathedral

The oldest continuously operating church in California.

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Old Monterey Jail

This remarkably simple jail went over a century without an escape.

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Jellyfish Exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

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Dennis the Menace Playground

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

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Monterey's Custom House

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

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Casa del Oro

The first safe in this California town had to hold all the gold.

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So many cephalopods.

Found: The Largest Cluster of Deep-Sea Octopuses Ever Recorded

More than 1,000 were spotted off the coast of Monterey, California.

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