Town Center Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Point Pinos Lighthouse
Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
Oceanview Boulevard
Oceanview Boulevard is just one of the places to see in Pacific Grove, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
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 Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Top hotels in Town Center
The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn
It is one of the most unique places we've ever stayed as we are frequent travelers. The design and decor sent you back into a timeless feel not only that the service and the food is unbeatable.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Breakfast menu was good, cooked well and quality was awesome.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Cute hotel, very helpful staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Clean, Comfortable, nice!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Pacific Inn
Clean, quiet, nice room with a microwave.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
This is one of my favorite hotels. Staff is wonderful, restaurant and bar are lovely. My only complaint is the rooms are becoming dated and the bathroom sliding door offers no privacy because of its age and being warped. Time to replace the bathroom doors.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Town Center
Hillcrest
While Hillcrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey.
Sunset
Sunset might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay and Cannery Row 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.
Country Club Gate
While Country Club Gate isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
