Grove Acres Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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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.

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.
Pacific Grove Golf Links
Enjoy a round of golf in Pacific Grove at Pacific Grove Golf Links. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Carmel Tour in The Heavenly 17 Mile Drive

Mist, Mayhem, & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours
Our pick of the best Grove Acres Hotel Deals

Deer Haven Inn
Friendly staff; nice room; cozy fireplace; well priced; nice location
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Monarch Resort
Clean place. Friendly staff. Ample parking. Nice neighborhood. Power went out and guests got a lantern flashlight to use. That was fun.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Sunset Inn
Excellent service, clean rooms and tea available in the front office.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Monterey Peninsula Inn
Great, helpful staff. Though the room was very clean, it was really dated and bare bones. Very quiet and restful. Great bed.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
From desk personnel where A+, room clean and spacious
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Amazing hotel, staff were super helpful and lovely. Hotel location is right in the middle of town with loads of eating and wine bars next to it.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 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.
