Larkin House — Attraction in Monterey

This is one of the stops of the Monterey Path of History. On my visit, the gardens were open and they were beautiful. It is definitely worth the stop. I would like to add that I have attempted to visit several other times within the open hours listed on Google and found that they were not open. Also, there is no signage on the home itself in any of the windows that would indicate whether or not this home is available for touring. I do realize this information may be available somewhere online, but it would be nice for tourists and locals alike for more information to be available on-site. Otherwise, two random garden doors marked "entrance" can be quite confusing as once you are back there it almost feels as though you are somewhere you are not...

Very pleasant to be hanging around history. Larkin House and Sherman's Quarters offer a quiet garden with many benches. This small adobe was built in 1834 by Thomas Oliver Larkin and has changed little from its construction. In 1847, it was the quarters of Lieutenant William T. Sherman who was in charge of troops constructing a fort on the site of today's Presidio Military Reservation. Sherman would eventually achieve the rank of General in the...

When I was around 4,5,6, we lived on the ranch us kids played around our house the pasture we would play where there was a creek and dam I think the house was white if looking the barns the house on the left we went down a long drive way. Ya can see the hills I love that place.. great memories Karen Cole. . 1963 we left for Washington...