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What to do
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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, Passionfish (701 Lighthouse Avenue) and Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point (620 Ocean View Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove in April
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pacific Grove in April
Estimated hotel price
$184
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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Pacific Grove departs from Phoenix and takes around 2h 03m.

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 Thrifty, 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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Pacific Grove departs from Phoenix and takes around 2h 03m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Pacific Grove

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SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Pacific Grove

KLM
Good (1,446 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,707 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,215 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,226 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,494 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,673 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,379 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,153 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,825 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pacific Grove

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

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 (8.9, 2385 reviews)
$236+
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Pacific Gardens Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1918 reviews)
$102+
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Butterfly Grove Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2470 reviews)
$100+
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Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3935 reviews)
$244+
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Briarwood Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1692 reviews)
$161+
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Martine Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 551 reviews)
$206+
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Renting a car in Pacific Grove

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.