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.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Del Monte
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Upon arrival, valet was quick and attentive, delivering our luggage to the room as we checked in. Walking through the hotel, it was clean with a pleasant smell. We reserved a double queen room with a courtyard. This room may have worked if it was just myself and my husband. But with us and our two ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Absolutely superb! Spotless clean, super comfy beds, and great location."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"Great restaurant."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Restaurant food was very good. Amenities plentiful. Room was too small no table, no counter space in bathroom. Great location to Carmel!"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"Location is great. The first time we stayed in a different room and had no noise issues and reason we booked again; however, our recent stay was very noisy; bed creaked with every turn and we could hear the other rooms as well. Not sure we’ll stay again…"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"This hotel has been recently remodeled and is a cute and quaint looking motel. Clean room with a television and most importantly it allowed pets. It’s located very close to a Walmart and Denny’s. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a no glitz or glam but solid stay."
Reviewed on 19 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 Cannery Row 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.
