Step back in time and experience the magic of the holidays at Christmas in the Adobes in historic Monterey! For two festive nights, the city’s beautifully preserved 19th-century adobes open their doors, glowing with candlelight, adorned in holiday greenery, and filled with music, storytelling and costumed hosts.

Stroll from one adobe to the next and discover Monterey’s rich history brought to life with old-world charm and holiday cheer. It’s a warm, family-friendly celebration that blends culture, community and Christmas spirit in the heart of California’s first capital. Pair the evening with a cozy dinner in downtown Monterey, and you’ve got a holiday tradition you’ll treasure year after year.

This charitable annual fundraiser for Monterey State Historic Park raises funds for the State Park’s educational history programs for elementary students, as well as for the restoration of the historic First Theatre.