- 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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Old Fisherman's Wharf area in Monterey is an area destined for entertainment and relaxation. Some of the things you can do here are whale watching, enjoying live theatre, fishing, sailing, shopping.
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Pacific House Museum is a great place to learn about local history. They have organized a timeline which connects the local historical events to those which occurred in the whole country. They also have a collection of Native American artifacts.
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96 Old Fisherman's Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940
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For those who want to view marine life up close, Princess Monterey Whale Watching is a great pick. They offer guided, informative tours on the sea which are accompnaied by sightings of whales, dolphins, sea lions and more. The staff is friendly and skilled.
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For movie buffs, the Monterey Movie Tour takes you to the locations where famous movies were filmed. A cool feature is their screen that shows clips of the film so that you can compare the locations to the places in the tour.
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The Museum Of Monterey houses a collection of artefacts which depict the maritime history of Monterey. With a reasonable entry fee and a friendly staff, this museum is a good place to learn some interesting facts about local history.
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Indulge in a battery of wine tastings courtesy of Wine Trolley Tours, your designated driver and guide to the best wineries in Monterey. All tour guides have a thorough understanding of wine and winemaking.
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Cannery Row Heritage Rail Car is an old train car that is open for visitors. Learn more about railroad history and see an authentic historical rail car.
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Part of a collection of historic buildings, the Cooper-Molera Adobe offers you the opportunity to explore and learn about the Cooper family who lived there. The museum store also sells replicas of old-fashioned items.
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Garrapata beach is a quiet beach on the coast of Monterey. Dogs are welcome.
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Monterey Bay is a great place to feel close to nature. Its beautiful sandy beaches, clean waters and regular sightings of marine life in their natural habitat, make the Bay a popular tourist attraction. There are also many seafood restaurants and local shops nearby.