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, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Top hotels in Town Center
The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn
"A comfortable, covienent place to stay"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"The staff throughout the hotel are very kind and helpful. We only stayed for one night and we did not take advantage of any of the amenities. This is definitely a great hotel to stay in and will definitely come back. My reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because of an insect situation. We had ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 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
"Grear"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"Tiny rooms for the money, parking not ideal. Definitely haunted, will stay elsewhere next visit."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Friendly staff, breakfast buffet was great, room was clean. The only issue that I have is the parking spots are kind of tight."
Reviewed on 31 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 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 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 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 Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary.
