Beach Tract Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Oceanview Boulevard
Oceanview Boulevard is just one of the places to see in Pacific Grove, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.
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.
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.
Activities
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Our pick of the best Beach Tract Hotel Deals
Lovers Point Inn
Not enough parking, even though there's an underground space. Clearance is only 6' so larger vehicles don't fit. Seems short staffed. They were polite but not very engaging. Building is clean but outdated and needs repairs. Location was pretty good, but overall I don't feel it was worth what we ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Olympia Lodge
very dated. Rooms have sliding glass doors for entry. Every time my upstairs neighbor opened their doors, my room would rumble.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Need to redo the pavers that is the driveway. Too bumpy for regular standard height’s of vehicles. You could bottom out.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages
It's a 10. We stayed in a cottage that was spotless--starting outside. Landscaping was great, no garbage or weeds, etc... The interior was warm and inviting. Windows had been cracked to give a small cross breeze, the presentation was beautiful with great attention to detail. Bed was made with precision, ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Restaurant was a little over priced, the bar had a good selection, but the bar staff was very unwelcoming.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Very good
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Beach Tract
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.
Asilomar Dunes
If you're spending some time in Asilomar Dunes, Monterey Bay and Point Pinos Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
Town Center
If you're spending some time in Town Center, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
