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.
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
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Del Monte
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Typically love staying here. Our room was directly above a karaoke bar and we got very little sleep.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The location is amazing, the staff are incredible and the restaurants are excellent.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The rooms could use some updating. The carpet smelled musty. The reception staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Monterey Hotel
There is no on site parking. I had to go to a public parking lot before 9 AM every day to pay for the day's parking. It was not expensive, $8, but I had to be up early to get to get it done.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
The room was spacious and lovely! seemed updated and clean. Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
We had a great stay. Only suggestion would be better breakfast options. Does anyone really eat that highly processed, artificial Yoplait stuff they claim is yoghurt?
Reviewed on 5 May 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.
