Sunset Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

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

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

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Top hotels in Sunset

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Excellent location and amenities"
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Great little modern designed motel right at the edge of Carmel. It's like 5 min from the city center."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
"Front desk very Kurt when answering questions. Parking for 302 required reversing out of a narrow area. Breakfast was ok."
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monarch Resort
"Clean rooms and quiet, thanks"
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Hotel Pacific
"Great location and easy parking. Room was very large and comfortable. Just a little noisy if you plan to sleep in."
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Sunset

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.

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 Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary.

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 Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary 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.




















