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
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Town Center
The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn
"Super nice place! Staff were very friendly and food was delicious. Beautiful designs and decorations."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"We had a bad experience at this hotel. The room was equipped with plantation shutters instead of blackout curtains, and they let in too much light for our 1-year-old son to sleep comfortably. The hotel did offer to move us to another room, which we appreciated. However, by that point our son was ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"AMAZING TIME WILL BE BACK"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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
"Hotel and staff were good. Except for the mattress on the bed was very uncomfortable. Very lumpy. Hard on my back. I will probably not stay there again unless mattresses are upgrades"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"We were really disappointed with our stay at this hotel. The photos online are extremely misleading and do not reflect the actual condition of the property. When we arrived, we genuinely didn’t even recognize it from the exterior because it looked so different—far more run-down and dated in person. ..."
Reviewed on 2 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 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 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 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 Cannery Row.
