Pacific Grove Museum-Natural Travel Information (Pacific Grove, CA)

Big Sur Coast Scenic Drive: Carmel to Morro Bay A 122-mile-long highway that twists down the scenic central California coastline from Carmelto Morro Bay. This scenic drive follows California Highway 1 and twists along the spectacular Big Sur Coast ... Carmel, CA

Carmel and Pebble Beach Imagine a village so quaint it has no parking meters along its narrow, shaded streets and no neon signs advertising its many chic shops and charming cafes. Imagine a coastal hamlet with more than a hu... Pebble Beach, CA

Carmel Mission Father Junipero Serra landed in Monterey Bay by ship and founded Mission San Carlos Borromeo in 1770. The following year, Father Serra moved the mission’s location from near Monterey’s presidio to its... Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Carmel Valley Sunshine and Shopping: Home on the Ranch, Arts and Boutique Mecca The Carmel River ambles over the valley floor between two mountain ranges through horse farms, ranch resorts, and meadows liberally sprinkled with spreading oaks. Just a few miles from the Pacific coa... Carmel, CA

Colton Hall Today, the museum at Colton Hall—the first US government building in California—is quite modest, but what occurred here in 1849 was pivotal in California’s transformation from Mexican rule to Californ... Monterey, CA

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George Washington Park (Distance: 0.2 mi) George Washington Park, encompassing twenty-two wooded acres, is the largest park in Pacific Grove. From October to February, the park plays host to thousands of migrating Monarch butterflies. The sou...

Monterey, CA - Hiking - length:1 mi

Monterey Bay - Cannery Row (Distance: 0.3 mi) A beginning kayaker’s delight offering seaside views of Cannery Row while paddling among sea otters, seals, whales, and sea lions. Marine Mammal Protection Act applies. As you paddle along the scenic ...

Monterey, CA - Sea Kayaking - length:4 mi

Monterey Bay Coastal Trail (Distance: 0.3 mi) The Monterey Bay Coastal Trail follows the beautiful rocky coastline along the blufftop in Pacific Grove. The trail threads through several parks en route to the northern tip of Pacific Grove, passing...

Monterey, CA - Hiking - length:4.6 mi

Rip Van Winkle Open Space (Distance: 0.3 mi) The Rip Van Winkle Open Space is in Pacific Grove on the border of Pebble Beach. The forested 20-acre parkland, owned by the Pebble Beach Company, sits on stabilized dunes on a coastal terrace. A netw...

Monterey, CA - Hiking - length:1 mi

Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail (Distance: 0.5 mi) Winding along the coast of Monterey, California, the Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail (also known as the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail) offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and a great way...

Monterey, CA - Rail-Trails - length:18 mi

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Spanish Bay The Links At Spanish Bay Public, 18 holes 6820 yards, par 72 0.7 miles from center of Pacific Grove Museum-Natural

Pebble Beach Golf Links Pebble Beach Golf Links Public, 18 holes 6828 yards, par 72 0.9 miles from center of Pacific Grove Museum-Natural

Peter Hay Pebble Beach Golf Links Public, 9 holes 725 yards, par 27 0.9 miles from center of Pacific Grove Museum-Natural

Pacific Grove Pacific Grove Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 5732 yards, par 72 1.2 miles from center of Pacific Grove Museum-Natural

Dunes Monterey Peninsula Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6762 yards, par 72 1.9 miles from center of Pacific Grove Museum-Natural

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