Guidebook for Pacific Grove

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Guidebook for Pacific Grove

Sightseeing

Beautifully maintained conference grounds with dining facilities and gift shop.
19 locals recommend
Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds
800 Asilomar Ave
19 locals recommend
Beautifully maintained conference grounds with dining facilities and gift shop.
Famous Lover's Point is a must to visit!
127 locals recommend
Lovers Point
631 Ocean View Blvd
127 locals recommend
Famous Lover's Point is a must to visit!
You can experience the Monarch butterfly migration and overwintering form October to February.
22 locals recommend
Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
250 Ridge Rd
22 locals recommend
You can experience the Monarch butterfly migration and overwintering form October to February.
Great for hiking and overnight camping.
332 locals recommend
Big Sur
332 locals recommend
Great for hiking and overnight camping.
Lots to do here. Good restaurants, weekend festivals, harbor tours, whale watching, water sports, biking, beach trails, and shopping. Leave a good full day or two to cover everything.
118 locals recommend
Monterey
118 locals recommend
Lots to do here. Good restaurants, weekend festivals, harbor tours, whale watching, water sports, biking, beach trails, and shopping. Leave a good full day or two to cover everything.
Beautiful drive to the valley! You will pass many golf courses and wineries on your way there.
64 locals recommend
Carmel Valley
64 locals recommend
Beautiful drive to the valley! You will pass many golf courses and wineries on your way there.
Landmark Great for sightseeing and enjoy the ocean views.
21 locals recommend
Point Pinos Lighthouse
80 Asilomar Ave
21 locals recommend
Landmark Great for sightseeing and enjoy the ocean views.
Beautiful view and a place full of tide pools.
Point Pinos
Beautiful view and a place full of tide pools.
Pack a picnic - you can spend half a day here.
Asilomar State Marine Reserve
Pack a picnic - you can spend half a day here.
A must!
77 locals recommend
Asilomar State Beach
Sunset Drive
77 locals recommend
A must!
Colton Hall is a government building and museum in Monterey, California, United States. It was built in the 1840s by Walter Colton.
9 locals recommend
Colton Hall Museum
570 Pacific St
9 locals recommend
Colton Hall is a government building and museum in Monterey, California, United States. It was built in the 1840s by Walter Colton.
AERO DYNAMIC AVIATION Aero Dynamic Aviation 130 Olmsted Way Ste. 130 , Monterey, CA 93940 Phone (831) 373-8320 http://www.aerodynamicaviation.com/index.php
AeroDynamic Aviation
200 Sky Park Drive
AERO DYNAMIC AVIATION Aero Dynamic Aviation 130 Olmsted Way Ste. 130 , Monterey, CA 93940 Phone (831) 373-8320 http://www.aerodynamicaviation.com/index.php
Wonderful sailing tours
Sail Monterey
78 Old Fisherman’s Wharf
Wonderful sailing tours
Hiking at Jack's peak
33 locals recommend
Jacks Peak Park
25020 Jacks Peak Park Rd
33 locals recommend
Hiking at Jack's peak
Hiking
35 locals recommend
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
52801 CA-1
35 locals recommend
Hiking
A must! Only an hour south
332 locals recommend
Big Sur
332 locals recommend
A must! Only an hour south
Lovey Lookout spot! Take pictures.
29 locals recommend
Bixby Creek Bridge
California 1
29 locals recommend
Lovey Lookout spot! Take pictures.
Great for family - can spend good three hours.
21 locals recommend
Carmel River State Beach
26495 Carmelo St
21 locals recommend
Great for family - can spend good three hours.
Short walk away
9 locals recommend
Asilomar Beach Boardwalk
Asilomar Beach Boardwalk
9 locals recommend
Short walk away
Lovely - neighborhood forested park.
George Washington Park
700 Alder St
Lovely - neighborhood forested park.

Entertainment & Activities

Wonderful place to learn the Natural history of the Monterey Bay. Fun activities for children and adults.
28 locals recommend
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
165 Forest Ave
28 locals recommend
Wonderful place to learn the Natural history of the Monterey Bay. Fun activities for children and adults.
Lovely place for the whole family to enjoy!
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
668 locals recommend
Lovely place for the whole family to enjoy!
Ice Skating by the Bay 11/22/2014 - 01/04/2015 OPEN DAILY Monday - Saturday 11:00am to 10:00pm Sunday 12:00pm to 8:00pm
9 locals recommend
Custom House Plaza
Custom House Plaza
9 locals recommend
Ice Skating by the Bay 11/22/2014 - 01/04/2015 OPEN DAILY Monday - Saturday 11:00am to 10:00pm Sunday 12:00pm to 8:00pm
MONTEREY ZOO 400 River Rd , Salinas, CA 93908 Phone (831) 455-1901 Fax (831) 455-1902 http://www.montereyzoo.org/
18 locals recommend
Monterey Zoo
400 River Rd
18 locals recommend
MONTEREY ZOO 400 River Rd , Salinas, CA 93908 Phone (831) 455-1901 Fax (831) 455-1902 http://www.montereyzoo.org/
Good grounds for kids to runaround while on vacation.
Pacific Grove Ball Park
Good grounds for kids to runaround while on vacation.

Everything Else

Famous for the Golf Links and activites
46 locals recommend
Pebble Beach
46 locals recommend
Famous for the Golf Links and activites
Downtown is scattered with good restaurants, cafes, boutiques, benefit shops. Wonderful place to stole anytime of the day!
53 locals recommend
Pacific Grove
53 locals recommend
Downtown is scattered with good restaurants, cafes, boutiques, benefit shops. Wonderful place to stole anytime of the day!
Lovely small town! beautiful art galleries, wonderful restaurants, window shopping and more. A stole along the white sand beach is a must. You can have a bonfire till midnight south of 10th street.
354 locals recommend
Carmel by the sea
San Antonio Avenue
354 locals recommend
Lovely small town! beautiful art galleries, wonderful restaurants, window shopping and more. A stole along the white sand beach is a must. You can have a bonfire till midnight south of 10th street.
Great coffeehouse in front and bookstore at the back. Wonderful place to connect with people or be left alone.
17 locals recommend
The Bookworks
667 Lighthouse Ave
17 locals recommend
Great coffeehouse in front and bookstore at the back. Wonderful place to connect with people or be left alone.
MONTEREY BAY KAYAKS @ MONTEREY BEACH kayaks 2 Montereyshopimage.jpg Family Adventure Tours 693 Del Monte Avenue , Monterey, CA 93940 Phone (831) 373-5357 Fax (877) 284-8957
20 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Kayaks - Monterey Location
693 Del Monte Ave
20 locals recommend
MONTEREY BAY KAYAKS @ MONTEREY BEACH kayaks 2 Montereyshopimage.jpg Family Adventure Tours 693 Del Monte Avenue , Monterey, CA 93940 Phone (831) 373-5357 Fax (877) 284-8957
A place to fly into
23 locals recommend
Monterey Regional Airport
200 Fred Kane Dr
23 locals recommend
A place to fly into
Golf Course
9 locals recommend
Del Monte Golf Course
1300 Sylvan Road
9 locals recommend
Golf Course
Many events takes place here. Designed by Julia Morgan the main building is lovely! There is Phoebe Cafe and lunch option at their main restaurant.
Asilomar - Conference Center station
Many events takes place here. Designed by Julia Morgan the main building is lovely! There is Phoebe Cafe and lunch option at their main restaurant.
Gates for the 17 Mile Drive
Pacific Grove Gate
2790 17 Mile Dr
Gates for the 17 Mile Drive
A good place for a reasonable round of golf.
25 locals recommend
Pacific Grove Golf Links
77 Asilomar Ave
25 locals recommend
A good place for a reasonable round of golf.

Arts & Culture

Wonderful architecture! Get to know the history of California
76 locals recommend
Carmel Mission
3080 Rio Rd
76 locals recommend
Wonderful architecture! Get to know the history of California
Many events and activities happen here. check their calendar for dates and times.
15 locals recommend
Monterey Fairgrounds
2004 Fairground Rd
15 locals recommend
Many events and activities happen here. check their calendar for dates and times.
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 2700 17 Mile Drive in February
At&t Pebble Beach Junior
4th Avenue
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 2700 17 Mile Drive in February
Great shows Visit: http://www.pacrep.org/TheFullMonty
11 locals recommend
Forest Theater, Carmel
11 locals recommend
Great shows Visit: http://www.pacrep.org/TheFullMonty
Many events Jazz Bash by the Bay - March
Monterey Conference Center
1 Portola Plaza
Many events Jazz Bash by the Bay - March
Porsche Rennsport Reunion - October
63 locals recommend
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy
63 locals recommend
Porsche Rennsport Reunion - October
http://www.sunsetcenter.org/event_calendar.htm The premier performing arts facility of the Monterey Peninsula, Sunset Center presents live music and concerts, dance, theatre, comedy, and family events. With two performance venues, meeting space, an art gallery, and more.
42 locals recommend
Sunset Center
San Carlos Street
42 locals recommend
http://www.sunsetcenter.org/event_calendar.htm The premier performing arts facility of the Monterey Peninsula, Sunset Center presents live music and concerts, dance, theatre, comedy, and family events. With two performance venues, meeting space, an art gallery, and more.

Food Scene

Great food, but long lines. Make a reservation before you go.
68 locals recommend
Passionfish
701 Lighthouse Ave
68 locals recommend
Great food, but long lines. Make a reservation before you go.
Great food. Can order take out by calling. Recommend making a reservation for dinner.
20 locals recommend
Pacific Thai Cuisine
663 Lighthouse Ave
20 locals recommend
Great food. Can order take out by calling. Recommend making a reservation for dinner.
Good for lunch too.
52 locals recommend
Red House Cafe
662 Lighthouse Avenue
52 locals recommend
Good for lunch too.
Has a variety for everyone's taste. Make a reservation for dinner. Can get crowded and busy.
9 locals recommend
International Cuisine
620 Lighthouse Ave
9 locals recommend
Has a variety for everyone's taste. Make a reservation for dinner. Can get crowded and busy.
Well priced casual dining
17th Street Grill
617 Lighthouse Ave
Well priced casual dining
Good reasonably priced food. Take out is very popular.
25 locals recommend
Michael's Grill & Taqueria
1126 Forest Ave
25 locals recommend
Good reasonably priced food. Take out is very popular.
Good Mexican Food. Reasonably priced.
Mando's Restaurant
570 Fountain Ave
Good Mexican Food. Reasonably priced.
Famous for dining!
94 locals recommend
Nepenthe
48510 CA-1
94 locals recommend
Famous for dining!
Love their mint tea! A must! Food is great, too.
67 locals recommend
Dametra Cafe
Lincoln Street
67 locals recommend
Love their mint tea! A must! Food is great, too.
Lovely sit-down dinner place. Great View!
33 locals recommend
Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point
620 Ocean View Blvd
33 locals recommend
Lovely sit-down dinner place. Great View!
Fancy, better do a reservation.
18 locals recommend
Fandango Restaurant
223 17th St
18 locals recommend
Fancy, better do a reservation.
Fancy! Lovely, but expensive dining.
21 locals recommend
Fishwife
1996 1/2 Sunset Dr
21 locals recommend
Fancy! Lovely, but expensive dining.
Good food and good prices. comfortable setting. Close to the activities in Monterey (Aquarium). Definetly a Family dinner place
Thai Bistro II
159 Central Avenue
Good food and good prices. comfortable setting. Close to the activities in Monterey (Aquarium). Definetly a Family dinner place
Good sushi!
Takara Sushi Japanese Restaurant
218 17th St
Good sushi!
Lovely setting!
8 locals recommend
La Mia Cucina
208 17th St
8 locals recommend
Lovely setting!
Wonderful take out Sushi place for a sushi lover - no seating
10 locals recommend
Ocean Sushi Deli
165 Webster St
10 locals recommend
Wonderful take out Sushi place for a sushi lover - no seating
Sit down sushi place- Fresh (one in Pacific Grove is only a take out)
10 locals recommend
Ocean Sushi Deli
165 Webster St
10 locals recommend
Sit down sushi place- Fresh (one in Pacific Grove is only a take out)
WiFi access Gelato and Italian food
6 locals recommend
Café Ariana
543 Lighthouse Ave
6 locals recommend
WiFi access Gelato and Italian food
Great for a Romantic night out.
Pèppoli at Pebble Beach
2700 17 Mile Dr
Great for a Romantic night out.
Good place for a light meal
Athena Café
315 Mid Vly Ctr
Good place for a light meal
Good take out pizza 1157 Forest Ave., PG (831) 643 1111 open 4 pm-9:30 pm
Pizza My Way
1157 Forest Ave
Good take out pizza 1157 Forest Ave., PG (831) 643 1111 open 4 pm-9:30 pm
Serves My favorite Clam Chowder! Family Friendly Great after a visit to the Aquarium
11 locals recommend
Vivolo's Chowder House
127 Central Ave
11 locals recommend
Serves My favorite Clam Chowder! Family Friendly Great after a visit to the Aquarium
Lovely place to relax and enjoy the River and the food after the long drive down. It is a treat to go down to the river during summer months.
29 locals recommend
Big Sur River Inn
46800 CA-1
29 locals recommend
Lovely place to relax and enjoy the River and the food after the long drive down. It is a treat to go down to the river during summer months.
A rustic spa too.
The Sur House
48123 CA-1
A rustic spa too.
Good French Food
12 locals recommend
Fifi's Bistro Cafe
1188 Forest Ave
12 locals recommend
Good French Food
Family dining
7 locals recommend
Petra Restaurant
477 Lighthouse Ave
7 locals recommend
Family dining

Essentials

Good to place to grocery shop. It is just five minutes away.
128 locals recommend
Safeway
815 Canyon Del Rey Blvd
128 locals recommend
Good to place to grocery shop. It is just five minutes away.
If you have never visited a Trader Joe's then this is the time to do it. Go down each isle to find something new to try. Good to place to grocery shop. It is just five minutes away.
96 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1170 Forest Ave
96 locals recommend
If you have never visited a Trader Joe's then this is the time to do it. Go down each isle to find something new to try. Good to place to grocery shop. It is just five minutes away.
Small European Style grocery store. Good place to pickup somethings when you are in Downtown.
33 locals recommend
Grove Market
242 Forest Ave
33 locals recommend
Small European Style grocery store. Good place to pickup somethings when you are in Downtown.
You could collect maps and other calendar events here.
Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce
584 Central Ave
You could collect maps and other calendar events here.

Shopping

Where you can find treasure to take home
ATC Antique Mall
585 Cannery Row
Where you can find treasure to take home
Great organic food - groceries, salads and sandwiches
25 locals recommend
Earthbound Farm
7250 Carmel Valley Rd
25 locals recommend
Great organic food - groceries, salads and sandwiches
Local Ceramics Artist's shop
Tenth Street Ceramics
1219 Forest Av
Local Ceramics Artist's shop