Best points of interest near Pacific Grove
26 points of interest · 26 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Pacific Grove, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 26 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Kissing Rock
0.9 mi away
Kissing Rock is an attraction located near Pacific Grove in coastal California. The site offers views of the Pacific coastline and nearby natural features typical of the Monterey…
Why 59: 5.0★ from 2 reviews · 2 logged trips
59Solid
A⛰
#2
Artisana Gallery
0.4 mi away
Artisana Gallery is an art gallery located near Pacific Grove on California's central coast. Situated at coordinates 36.622° N, 121.919° W, the gallery showcases artwork in a…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
L⛰
#3
Lover's Point
0.7 mi away
Lover's Point is a scenic viewpoint located near Pacific Grove on California's central coast. The site offers views of the surrounding coastal landscape and is a popular…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
P⛰
#4
Point Pinos Lighthouse
1.0 mi away
Point Pinos Lighthouse is an operational lighthouse located in Monterey Bay, Pacific Grove, California, United States. Originally lit on February 1, 1855, it remains an active…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
K⛰
#5
Kelp Forest
1.3 mi away
The Kelp Forest is an indoor exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Pacific Grove, California. This attraction showcases a large tank simulating a natural kelp forest ecosystem…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
M⛰
#6
Monterey Bay Aquarium
1.3 mi away
Monterey Bay Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California, United States. Known for its regional focus on the marine habitats of Monterey Bay, it was the first…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
M⛰
#7
Monterey Mirror Maze
1.4 mi away
Monterey Mirror Maze is an indoor attraction located near Pacific Grove in Monterey County, California. Visitors navigate through a maze constructed with mirrors, offering an…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
T⛰
#8
The Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum
1.4 mi away
The Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum is located near Pacific Grove on California's central coast at a low elevation of 22 feet above sea level. This wax museum features lifelike…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
T⛰
#9
Thomas Kinkade Gallery of Monterey
1.6 mi away
The Thomas Kinkade Gallery of Monterey is an art gallery located in Monterey, California. It features works by Thomas Kinkade, known for his luminous landscape and architectural…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
C⛰
#10
Chris' Fishing Trips and Whale Watching
2.1 mi away
Chris' Fishing Trips and Whale Watching is a recreational outfitter located near Monterey, California. The business offers guided fishing excursions and whale watching tours for…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
A⛰
#11
Alvarado Gallery
2.2 mi away
Alvarado Gallery is a museum operated by the City of Monterey located near Monterey, California. The gallery showcases art and cultural exhibits for visitors interested in…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
C⛰
#12
Colton Hall Museum
2.2 mi away
Colton Hall Museum is located near Monterey, California, at a low elevation of 65 feet. Operated by the City of Monterey, the museum offers visitors insight into local history and…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Museum of Monterey
2.2 mi away
The Museum of Monterey is located in Monterey, California, and offers visitors exhibits related to the area's history and culture. The museum provides an opportunity to learn…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Pacific Grove
The Pacific Grove area has 26 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Pacific Grove
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
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