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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.

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Activities & attractions in Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove Dance - dance studio
Art & Performing Arts•Dance

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pacific Grove in November
Estimated hotel price
$183
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 Air Canada, Avianca and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Pacific Grove departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 18m.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

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 Air Canada, Avianca and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Pacific Grove departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 18m.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Pacific Grove

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Pacific Grove

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pacific Grove

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pacific Gardens Inn and Best Western The Inn & Suites Pacific Grove.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pacific Grove

Most booked hotels in Pacific Grove

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Intercontinental Hotels The Clement Monterey By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2332 reviews)
$223+
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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1787 reviews)
$311+
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Martine Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 522 reviews)
$238+
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Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3892 reviews)
$248+
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Carmel Mission Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1987 reviews)
$198+
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The Monarch Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2574 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Pacific Grove

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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