Beach Tract Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
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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.
Things to do
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: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Beach Tract
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
"The staff were nice and helpful. The room was nice and clean. The rooms do not have AC, but the staff did provide an oscillated fan. I do wish the pillows on the bed were a little bigger, on the small side for me. Ample amount of available free parking on the premises. The location was great it was ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Lovers Point Inn
Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages
"We loved the location. The cottage is very basic but it’s clean."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Olympia Lodge
"This was an OK visit at the Olympic Lodge. It was clean but could use a bit of a refresher. The furniture was well worn and the bath had no bar in the shower/tub and needed updating. But I did love the shutters on the sliding glass doors to the deck, they were cool. If you don't do well on stairs, ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Self parking for 20$"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"The $30 parking fee was not disclosed on expedia and is not in line with local parking fees at a hotel of this price point ($200/night). That left me feeling scammed that i was charged an additional 15% for parking. The property was close to restaurants and shopping centers but it is not walkable ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Beach Tract
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 Aquarium and Monterey Bay are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Asilomar Dunes
If you're spending some time in Asilomar Dunes, Monterey Bay and Point Pinos Lighthouse 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.
