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.
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.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
Things to do
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Top hotels in Sunset
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Everything was pretty nice, comfortable, and clean. There were two spiders we found during our stay, but other than that all was good.
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The adjoining room door was next to the bed. Very poor sound proofing. The next room’s conversations at normal tones sounded like they were in our room. They talked until 2:45AM. The hotel clerk did make note of it the next morning when I reported it. Hopefully they will fix the problem.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The dragging of bags in & out of buildings was terrible, we had to take an elevator & walk through 2 buildings to get to our room & go outside between buildings- some buildings did not connect making it even harder to find the room, would not recommend this for mostly this reason- people move & helpful, ...
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
The Monterey Hotel
I would not recommend this place. Our room was basically filled with the bed, and the carpet was so disgustingly dirty that we had to place towels on the floor to walk without our shoes. The walls were so thin that we heard several people snoring at night, as well as phones vibrating. We hardly slept! ...
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
Clean room. Super helpful staff. Very nice pool and soft robes for wearing to and from. Beautiful hotel that’s convenient and well managed. Definitely worth the stay!!
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Room was small but bed was comfortable and room was fairly quiet. Location felt safe. Breakfast was not included but there is a restaurant on site. Their empanadas are delicious!! There is a $17/day parking fee that is not included in the price. Did not have a chance to use the pool but it looked ...
Reviewed on May 12, 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.
