Town Center
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
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Mist, Mayhem & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours
Top hotels in Town Center
The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn
Fresh continental breakfast with delicious fresh pressed juices and cappuccino.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Clean room Inconsistent water temperature Would have appreciated happy hour on Wednesday the day we stayed there but the restaurant was closed.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
the room carpet looked old and did not feel fresh .
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Did not meet expectations. Facility needs more upkeep and general maintenance, mostly on the exterior and outdoor areas. Stayed in building Q, which had litter and some trash in the open hallway for the 3 nights we were there. The 2 bedroom queen with patio room was spacious and pretty nice I side, ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Really disappointing hotel. Beds were so bad. Room 210 door was stuck and had to slam to open
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
We booked a Deluxe Room with King bed and fireplace. Lovely, spacious room. Very easy to walk into the town within minutes. We had a great breakfast in the restaurant. The hotel staff couldn’t be more helpful. Would book this again without hesitation.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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 Presidio of Monterey.
Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
