Grove Acres Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Grove Acres
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
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.
Activities
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Our pick of the best Grove Acres Hotel Deals
Monterey Peninsula Inn
Cute and quite. The perfect place for a cozy getaway, centrally located. Ocean is with in walking distance.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Monarch Resort
The rooms are very outdated. There were no comforters on the bed and had to ask the front desk for blankets. The TV was so small and there was nothing but old TV shows available. Would be nice to have other services available. The guest room doors slam hard and often! It was very loud and annoying! ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sunset Inn
The place was fine. The continental breakfast started at 8:00 that was a bit late, but there was coffee in the room. The room was nice and parking easy. The walk to see the sunset was short although the sun didn't really cooperate.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Deer Haven Inn
They require you to leave your key or face a fine. I had to leave my key in the hotel room because no one was in the office at 7:00 a.m. when I left. If you're not in the office that's fine but there should be a place for a key drop off and I did not see one.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Bide-A-Wee Inn
Good as usual, but definitely could use some updates
Reviewed on 13 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
Other neighbourhoods around Grove Acres
Asilomar Dunes
If you're spending some time in Asilomar Dunes, Monterey Bay and Point Pinos Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
