He anchored in what is now the Monterey harbor on December 16, and named it Puerto de Monterrey, in honor of the Conde de Monterrey, who was then the viceroy of New Spain. The current bay's name was given by Sebastián Vizcaíno in 1602. Saint Junípero Serra celebrating mass in Monterey in 1770. Monterey's present-day attractions include the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, California Roots Music and Arts Festival, and the annual Monterey Jazz Festival. Until the 1950s there was an abundant fishery. Monterey and the surrounding area have attracted artists since the late 19th-century, and many celebrated painters and writers have lived in the area. The 2020 census recorded a population of 30,218. The city occupies a land area of 8.466 sq mi (21.93 km 2) and the city hall is at 26 feet (8 m) above sea level. at the end of the war, Monterey hosted California's first constitutional convention in 1849. After Mexico ceded California to the U.S. In 1846, during the Mexican–American War of 1846–1848, the United States Flag was raised over the Customs House. It was originally the only port of entry for all taxable goods in California. During this period, Monterey hosted California's first theater, public building, public library, publicly-funded school, printing-press, and newspaper. Founded on June 3, 1770, it functioned as the capital of Alta California under both Spain (1804 to 1821) and Mexico (1822 to 1846).

Monterey ( / ˌ m ɒ n t ə ˈ r eɪ/ ( listen) MON-tə- RAY Spanish: Monterrey Ohlone: Aacistak) is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S.

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