San Carlos Borromeo de Monterey was founded by Father Junipero Serra on June 3, 1770, on the shores of Monterey Bay, as the cornerstone of his Mission. A year later, Fr. Serra moved the Mission to Carmel. The church remained as a Royal Chapel for the soldiers guarding the new Spanish Presidio of Monterey. The present sandstone church was completed in 1794.
San Carlos Cathedral (The Royal Presidio Chapel)
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Just One More NIGHT
Stay two nights at a participating Monterey County hotel and the third night is free. Book by February 28, 2027 for stays November 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. That's one more sunset, one more trail, one more long dinner on the coast.