Grove Acres Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Grove Acres
Monarch Resort
"Great place to stay. It has an old charm to it like the furniture and structure, but also new amenities. Beds were comfortable and parking was easy. Breakfast was good with a decent variety of waffles, baggies, yogurt, eggs, and drinks. Location was perfect, right around where we wanted to go and ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Monterey Peninsula Inn
"Great deal for the area. Room much bigger than what you’d get in Carmel. Nice clean king room. Comfortable bed and pillows. Fridge + freezer. Hot water was put in reverse in shower, confusing! Near Lighthouse, 17 mile drive and Trader Joe’s."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Sunset Inn
"Great place !!!!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Deer Haven Inn
"The room was very, very quiet and dark and I slept better than at home. Good location, reasonable price, friendly staff."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Bide-A-Wee Inn
"Upon arrival with the Monterey Bay on my left, I pulled up to the adorable cottages. Staff very nice and helpful. Check-in was easy. They didn’t even ask for a deposit. We proceeded to our room, which was the two bedroom cottage. It was an adorable mini apartment nestled in the woods, surrounded ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"All around a great experience"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Grove Acres
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.
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.
