Grove Acres Travel Guide
Pacific Grove





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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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

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

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Top hotels in Grove Acres

Monarch Resort
We booked late so were only able to get a suite. The suite is very nice with large rooms, a comfortable sofa in the livingroom, double sinks in bathroom, nice shower heads, comfortable bed with nice linens, TVs in both livingroom and bedroom, also a fireplace in each room, and a well appointed kitchen. ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Sunset Inn
Very clean friendly room, friendly staff too. We loved the location.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Bide-A-Wee Inn
There was no hot water in vanity or shower.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Deer Haven Inn
Safe, clean, quiet, comfortable, place to visit the area. Parking was right outside the door. Lush woodsy residencial neighborhood, walkable or bicycle, right beside Asilomar State Beach. 10 minute drive to Safeway and Luckys shopping centers for anything such as better coffee. Value gem. Stayed ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Pacific Gardens Inn
Great for its price. Loved cleanness and the ready to go fire place. Lovely stuff, kind and friendly. The only thing I did not like is the carpet in the rooms which was worn out.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
I wish the hot tub was a little cleaner. Otherwise this hotel was wonderful and convenient.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 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.
