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.
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.
Things to do
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Top hotels in Town Center
The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn
"Such a fun stay, everyone is so nice."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Amazing stay!!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Bed was old and sunk in the middle. Staff was fine. Valet was prompt."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"There’s $30 per day parking fee and a $10 per day facilities fee for what is really just a glorified motel. Don’t do that. If I wanted to be ripped off by hidden fees, I’d have chosen an AirBnb…"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Great all around"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"Nice hotel in the center of downtown. Love that they allow pets and the free coffee in the morning. The mattresses are a bit old and sunken in, but that would be my only critique."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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 Cannery Row.
Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Sunset
Sunset might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
