Presidio of Monterey — Local services in Monterey

The Presidio of Monterey is one of the best military bases in the States. It has some of the most amazing views of the Monterey Bay and it’s just a wonderful well maintained active military base. I had several family members who worked on this base and I was able to spend a lot of time here. I also enjoyed seeing a section of the Berlin Wall and a cool Russian tank from WWll. I was also fortunate to have known some of the amazing former post commanders and command Sargent Majors. The Presidio is most definitely a very...

My family was stationed here in the early 80's before shipping off to Stuttgart, W. Germany. We resided in a single family home on the Presidio. It was amazing. When my mom wasn't in class she and I took walks down to the Bay and to Cannery Row. Later in life I honeymooned in Monterey while living in SoCal. Even later, I took my 13 yo daughter on a road trip of fun places. The Presidio was on our list. We loved Monterey and Carmel and 17 Mile Drive. Took her up to Tahoe too. Here's a photo from the early 80's....

walking along the deserted streets in the late evening, the presidio enshrouded in thick, swirling mist. in the distance, a booming klaxon on point pinos calls out to fishing boats returning home. the lonely bugle call signals the closing of day. in the morning, the air is filled with the sea lions' barking, marking a new day beginning. i wonder why i always wait to the last minute to memorize today's dialogue. ...