Pacific Grove travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pacific Grove

With a population of 15,041, Pacific Grove is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Pacific Grove deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Pacific Grove

If you’re looking for affordable options, Taste Cafe & Bistro (1199 Forest Ave.) and Passionfish (701 Lighthouse Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove in February
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pacific Grove in February
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pacific Grove in September, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pacific Grove, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Pacific Grove

Plane

When flying to Pacific Grove, you’ll arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pacific Grove include Austrian Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Pacific Grove departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pacific Grove. The train journey from Pacific Grove to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pacific Grove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 85 miles from Pacific Grove. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pacific Grove using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Pacific Grove takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 miles.

Plane

When flying to Pacific Grove, you’ll arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pacific Grove include Austrian Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Pacific Grove departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pacific Grove. The train journey from Pacific Grove to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pacific Grove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 85 miles from Pacific Grove. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pacific Grove using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Pacific Grove takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 miles.

Airports near Pacific Grove

Airlines serving Pacific Grove

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pacific Grove

Most booked hotels in Pacific Grove

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1024 reviews)
$372+
Intercontinental The Clement Monterey, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1028 reviews)
$280+
Martine Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 357 reviews)
$241+
Centrella Hotel, a Kirkwood Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 520 reviews)
$216+
Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2538 reviews)
$256+
Carmel Mission Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2013 reviews)
$224+

Renting a car in Pacific Grove

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pacific Grove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Pacific Grove is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pacific Grove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Pacific Grove is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.