Secret Monterey: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

Did Sir Francis Drake claim Monterey for Queen Elizabeth? What’s the world’s worst car show? Why did Argentina attack Monterey? Monterey County boasts agricultural bounty, marine life, golf courses, extravagant car shows, and Big Sur. But what about hidden stories and places? Secret Monterey: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure reveals these secrets behind major attractions and other mysterious spots. Local author David Laws answers questions like why General Sherman jilted Senorita Bonifacio and why activists decapitated the only Catholic saint beatified in the US. Explore the other side of Monterey County, a trove of unique places waiting to be discovered.