Del Monte Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Step into a field guide to the Californian Central Coast, packed with local birdlife, marine life and Native American culture.

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
Things to do

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Del Monte

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"this is the hotel we stay every time we are in Monterey.So lovely .just a few steps and you are at the warf,beach and restaurants"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Beautiful hotel with incredible views! The staff was incredibly attentive."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Nice hotel close to point lobos. Great staff and amenities. They had Lelo and stitch playing on a big screen at the pool the night we were there! It was a great touch we really enjoyed sitting in the hot tub and watching."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"Very clean and lovely hotel. Excellent location!"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Hate the BS charges. On top of a resort fee which is unnecessary, they charge for parking too, what a rip off."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"The room was lovely and just what I needed for a short stay. I did love that for the television you could easily cast from your phone. No need to log in to apps on the television to make things work. The staff was helpful. The pool was a great space and I was glad they provided towels. It was warm ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Del Monte

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.

Beach Tract
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Tract, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row.

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.




















