Grove Acres, CA

Pacific Grove

The butterflies have once again returned to California to over winter , read up about their incredible life history and marvel about our incredible world .
The butterflies have once again returned to California to over winter , read up about their incredible life history and marvel about our incredible world .
Nice spot for a short stop - not a long trail through but a beautiful spot and really grand when the butterflies are there in their clusters.
I took this photo through a scope with my iPhone 5. These are monarch butterflies settled in for the winter. According to the volunteers, there is something in the butterfly's DNA that tells them that every 4th generation is the migrating generation. Isn't that awesome?
It's still early in the season, but I don't care! I love to see the Monarchs flitting about. So beautiful!

Popular places to visit

The butterflies have once again returned to California to over winter , read up about their incredible life history and marvel about our incredible world .

Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary

Enjoy a trip to Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary and popular activities like golfing in Pacific Grove. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
Monterey Bay Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

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.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Lovers Point featuring rugged coastline

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.

Lovers Point
Point Pinos Lighthouse showing a lighthouse and general coastal views

Point Pinos Lighthouse

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.

Point Pinos Lighthouse
Waves break along the rocky coastal shores of the Monterey Bay, at Asilomar Beach, in Pacific Grove, along the central coast of California, close the the Big Sur coast and Highway 1.

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
View of a cove on Sunset Cliffs Blvd. in San Diego, CA.

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 the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Oceanview Boulevard

Things to do

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Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

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Grove Acres Hotel Deals

Monterey Peninsula Inn

Monterey Peninsula Inn

2.5 out of 5
1101 Lighthouse Avenue Pacific Grove CA
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,115 reviews)
Clean room , great location, pleasure to stay at

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Sunset Inn

Sunset Inn

2.5 out of 5
133 Asilomar Blvd Pacific Grove CA
Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
Cool people clean rooms

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

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Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn

2.5 out of 5
750 Crocker Avenue Pacific Grove CA
The price is ￥13,584 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
￥13,584
￥16,572 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Property is run down. As far as basic cleaning, it was clean (dusting, vacuuming, clean towels and sheets). Fireplace was nice and it’s a short walk to the beach. Would I stay there again? Probably not.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

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Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn

2.5 out of 5
221 Asilomar Ave. Pacific Grove CA
Stay at this motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free parking, room service, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
What a gem! So nice! Such a welcome respite on an otherwise drag of a business trip.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Monarch Resort

Monarch Resort

2.5 out of 5
1111 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
The price is ￥15,436 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
￥15,436
￥17,710 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free parking, a sauna, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The room is cleaned and the staff are very helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ￥31,058 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
￥31,058
￥36,929 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,977 reviews)
Great location and the included breakfast package was awesome

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Other neighborhoods around Grove Acres

Perkins Park, Monterey Bay, & Pacific Grove

Asilomar Dunes

If you're spending some time in Asilomar Dunes, Monterey Bay and Point Pinos Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

Asilomar Dunes
#ontheroad. From the bus as we headed to 17mile drive.

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.

Beach Tract
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Sunset

While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sunset
Sunset

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.

Town Center
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Hillcrest

When in Hillcrest, you can plan a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hillcrest
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Country Club Gate

Though Country Club Gate might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey.

Country Club Gate

Grove Acres, CA