Town Center, CA
Pacific Grove
Visit Town Center
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Town Center Hotel Deals
The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn
"Warm welcome each day, comfortable room, cozy breakfast, afternoon wine and cheese, and meeting interesting people all made for a lovely stay in a convenient location. We hope to stay again."
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Location was great, free bike rental was a plus, nice beach access..."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"Overall easy and kind experience. Staff was kind and helpful. Hotel is super old and lovely."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"Excellent service. Very helpful front desk and other staffs"
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Breakfast preorder room service arrived packed nicely however the napkin and utensils were missing which was disappointing."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Town Center
Hillcrest
When in Hillcrest, you can plan a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.
Sunset
While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Beach Tract
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Tract, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary.
