Sunset, CA
Pacific Grove
Popular places to visit
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 like 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.
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.
Things to do
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Sunset Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Very nice hotel
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Very good
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The location offers great privacy. The lobby, bar, coffee shop, and pool area excellent. The buffet was great but you'll have to pay extra for omelets or other specialty dishes. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Nice clean old timey hotel. Close walking distance to wharf and aquarium.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The rooms could use some refresh of furniture style as well as the bathrooms but otherwise, very comfy and fine for casual overnights.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
Room was clean… Restaurant was good… Staff was friendly… parking was insufficient…Overall average to above average experience.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Sunset
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.
Hillcrest
When in Hillcrest, you can plan a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Grove Acres
When in Grove Acres, you can plan a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Seaview
Though Seaview might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey.
Del Monte
When in Del Monte, you can plan a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
