Beach Tract Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
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Popular places to visit
Lovers Point
Enjoy a day of sun and surf at this beautiful beach, which is one of the few places on the U.S. west coast where you can watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean.
Oceanview Boulevard
Oceanview Boulevard is just one of the places to see in Pacific Grove, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.
Point Pinos Lighthouse
Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.
Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
Enjoy a trip to Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary and popular activities such as golfing in Pacific Grove. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
Things to do
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Beach Tract
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
"No. Just no. The room was too dirty for my standards."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Lovers Point Inn
"It was a nice hotel, just some old amenities. The restroom was very small, and some parts of the best are tearing up and old already."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages
"Our stay was ok, the property looks very beautiful! Spacious room! But the bathroom was very small to have shower and the toilet seat’s paint was chipping off and the pot inside was not clean. The water force in the shower head is also very slow. Our room’s heater was not working when we informed ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Olympia Lodge
"Good location Nice breakfast box Screen door didn’t work Nice quiet place"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"On the downside, shower controls are very old. Shower runs super fast. Pls consider upgrading. Carpets on balcony were stained/old. On the plus side, breakfast was quite good, and location was great! The room was nice."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Absolute best place to stay in Monterey. Great rooms, attentive and dedicated staff, restaurant and food options exceptional and the lobby/ Schooner bar terrific"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Beach Tract
Town Center
If you're spending some time in Town Center, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Grove Acres
Grove Acres might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Asilomar Dunes
If you're spending some time in Asilomar Dunes, Monterey Bay and Point Pinos Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
Sunset
Sunset might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
