Del Monte 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.
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
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Top hotels in Del Monte
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Staff upgraded our to a full ocean Harbor view without us asking for it
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The staff are phenomenal. Friendly, attentive and focused on comfortfor each guest.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Excellent hotel close to Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Monterey Hotel
No AC required sleeping with the windows open. Lots of street noise day and night.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Lovely room, beautiful view. We loved Cambria but might choose other lodging. We weren't able to get the room atha5 was confirmed with an ocean view.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
Room was clean… Restaurant was good… Staff was friendly… parking was insufficient…Overall average to above average experience.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Del Monte
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.
Seaview
While Seaview 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.
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.
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.
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.
