Sunset
Pacific Grove
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Top hotels in Sunset
Carmel Bay View Inn
Room was beautiful, fireplace added a lot to the ambience. Breakfast was hot and delicious. Staff was very friendly and the grounds were clean and well kept. Planning to return soon!
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The hotel is very modern with nice wood accents. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Everything was great best location. Hotel was clean staff very friendly near great restaurants
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The rooms were great. We had a ocean front room with balcony. It was great to sleep with balcony door open and hear the waves all night. The room was very clean. The frig is quite small so we were unable to fit items that we brought up so I suggest you take an extra cooler. The staff was great. We ...
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Check-in team was friendly, property was amazing. Fitness room was very nice. Unfortunately the coffee machine in the room did not work, not their fault but I did let them know. And I sent a message through the app and evidently they don’t read it so if you want something special, you need to talk ...
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Was a lot of fun! Really enjoyed the property and stay.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunset
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.
Hillcrest
When in Hillcrest, you can plan a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Town Center
If you're spending some time in Town Center, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Seaview
Though Seaview might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey.
Del Monte
When in Del Monte, you can plan a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
