Monterey Bay Culture

A Tradition of Impressionism Endures at California's Earliest Art Colony.

Monterey has art history deeper than any other West Coast city, traceable to topographical renderings created by artists aboard scientific expeditions. Their work depicted the Pacific Ocean until they reached Monterey and began documenting the area’s topography, plants, animals, and people.
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GuestLife Monterey Bay's Great Galleries »
The West Coast’s Premier Art Colony.

Cultural Guide »
Art, Museums, Theater and Music of Monterey Bay.

Gallery Guide»
A selection of some of GuestLife’s favorite galleries in the Monterey Peninsula, covering many genres and artists.