Seaview Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
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 Seaview
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Everything was great no complaints"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"The whole staff was very helpful and curious. Meal at the restaurant was great! We stayed a week and had a great time."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"Everything from the check-in to check out was perfect. Such a beautiful establishment."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"It was a great location for food and shopping, just not for sleeping (at least my room) I love the old hotel however my room was literally on the street side so I was kept awake by people on the sidewalk and awoken at 6am by the garbage truck that stopped in front."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"So outdated.....yikes."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"Lovely place that is well located with a nice restaurant."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Seaview
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.
