Things to Do in Pacific Grove, CA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Pacific Grove, California, features the top 245 nearby activities — including 113 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Pacific Grove, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Pacific Grove, CA , followed by 222 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monterey, Carmel, Santa Cruz, Salinas, Seaside, Capitola, Watsonville, Aptos, Marina, Big Sur and Marina del Rey
  • Our list of the best things to do in Pacific Grove, California, features the top 245 nearby activities — including 113 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Pacific Grove, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Pacific Grove, CA , followed by 222 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monterey, Carmel, Santa Cruz, Salinas, Seaside, Capitola, Watsonville, Aptos, Marina, Big Sur and Marina del Rey
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25.4 Miles
83% 65 votes
Art Museum 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
A wide range of pieces are contained in the collections of the Museum of Art & History. Native American pottery and even modern beach photographs are on exhibit at the site which frequently holds educational events.
25.4 Miles
26% 87 votes
Movie Theaters 1405 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
A nine-screen movie theater, Regal Santa Cruz 9 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reclining chairs, reserved seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
25.4 Miles
96% 70 votes
Farms & Ranches 55 Peckham Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy picking their own apples, strawberries, olallieberries and boysenberries at Gizdich Ranch. The ranch also features picnicking areas and offers tours of the apple orchard and berry farms.
25.6 Miles
100% 6 votes
Theaters 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Located on the Cabrillo campus, Cabrillo Stage has been performing Broadway caliber musical productions for over thirty years. From Disney to pop culture musicals, each season provides enjoyable dynamic performances. After performance discussions and seasonal subscriptions are available.
25.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Winery/Vineyard 600 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
An Aptos, California winery, the Pleasant Valley Vineyards are a short jaunt from Monterey Bay. Established in 1996, the facility features limited-release varietals, bottled on-site. Selections include Chardonnays, Merlots and Pinot Noirs.
25.9 Miles
90% 120 votes
Botanical Gardens 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 MoreLess Info
Located inside the UCSC campus, the Arboretum is a great place to explore a variety of plants and trees of many different countries. Bird watching is a popular activity here with a good population of hummingbirds and other resident and visiting species.
25.9 Miles
93% 361 votes
Colleges & Universities 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064 MoreLess Info
The University of California at Santa Cruz is a major research institution with ten component colleges. It is most respected for its programs in medicine, biology, biological engineering and chemistry.
25.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Winery/Vineyard 108 Don Carlos Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Open for private tastings by contact and appointment, Salamandre Wine Cellars is a quaint and cozy establishment with a new take on wine. Wines include Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Primitivo, and many more.
26.2 Miles
77% 53 votes
Hot Springs & Geysers Big Sur Station, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Sykes Hot Springs is a camping and hiking area that offers scenic and challenging hikes along a network of trails. The trails offer wilderness and ocean views, and hikers can camp at various points along them.
26.6 Miles
88% 694 votes
National & State Parks 47225 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
With 3 mile-long trails and elevation of 200 feet, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a heavily wooded area and also rich in wildlife. Along the river there are campsites and lodgings.
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