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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, Taste Cafe & Bistro (1199 Forest Ave.) and Passionfish (701 Lighthouse Avenue) 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 Lufthansa, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Pacific Grove departs from Santa Ana and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Europcar, 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 Lufthansa, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Pacific Grove departs from Santa Ana and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Pacific Grove

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Pacific Grove

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pacific Grove

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Monarch Resort and Rosedale Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pacific Grove

Most booked hotels in Pacific Grove

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Intercontinental The Clement Monterey, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2273 reviews)
$328+
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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1766 reviews)
$382+
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Martine Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 510 reviews)
$285+
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Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3848 reviews)
$348+
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The Monarch Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2512 reviews)
$170+
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Carmel Mission Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1944 reviews)
$229+
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Renting a car in Pacific Grove

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pacific Grove, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pacific Grove, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

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