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
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Town Center
The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn
"Wonderful staff, good breakfast."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Terrific location if you have a limited amount of time in Monterey. Our room was spacious but had a few issues. Shower stall leaking water through the glass door gap/hinges. Bedside outlet and reading light not working."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"They should have morning coffee service for guests."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"Room was older but clean! Great location for the Big Sur Race as bus pick up was just a walk out our door and expo walking distance. Great food all around the hotel and they had a great coffee bar in the mornings and Water containers outside of rooms which was great ! Windows opened up and we had ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"Great stay. Didn’t run into staff all too much but it was okay given the length of our stay. Nice, clean room. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Shower was the most impactful part of our stay. Water pressure was really poor and soap bottles were hard to work with."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Nothing special."
Reviewed on 27 May 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 Aquarium and Monterey Bay 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.
