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

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 Bay: Sunset 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 budget option close to beach and town"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Sunset Inn
"Great place !!!!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Deer Haven Inn
"the place was lovely clean, nicely updated, nice fireplace, fridge, microwave, the tv did not work at first, but the staff got it working, and the office staff on day of check in was so pleasant. its more quaint than fancy, close to asilomar beach, would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Bide-A-Wee Inn
"This is a favorite place to stay in Pacific Grove. Love th"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Honestly FANTASTIC!! Wonderful renovations with top quality rooms for a great price!!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grove Acres

Asilomar Dunes
If you're spending some time in Asilomar Dunes, Monterey Bay and Point Pinos Lighthouse 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.

Sunset
Sunset might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

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 Cannery Row.

Country Club Gate
While Country Club Gate isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are some notable places to visit nearby.

