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Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard
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239 within 5 kms
Beach House at Lovers Point
932
0.6 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • American • Bar • Seafood
Red House Cafe
1,449
0.8 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • American • Cafe • Contemporary
Passionfish
1,733
0.8 km₹₹₹₹ • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Toasties Cafe
386
0.7 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • American • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
BookWorks Coffeee Shop
189
0.8 km₹ • Quick Bites • Cafe
Pacific Thai Cuisine
390
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International Cuisine
552
0.8 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Italian • American • Pizza
Peppers Mexicali Cafe
570
0.9 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Mexican • Southwestern • Vegetarian Friendly
Pavel's Backerei
350
1.1 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Bakeries • Vegetarian Friendly
La Mia Cucina
165
0.9 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
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Attractions
228 within 10 kms
Lovers Point Park
490
0.6 kmParks
Lovers Point
574
0.6 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Beaches
Monarch Grove Sanctuary
454
0.6 kmNature & Wildlife Areas
Lover's Point Park
83
0.6 kmParks
Monterey Bay Aquarium
14,441
2.2 kmAquariums
Esplanade Park
4
0.4 kmNature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail
817
1.4 kmBiking Trails
Point Pinos Lighthouse
415
1.1 kmLighthouses
17-Mile Drive
12,699
4.3 kmScenic Drives
Asilomar State Beach
1,062
1.6 kmState Parks • Beaches
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  • JJJC_Family
    808 contributions
    It’s a really nice place to drive and stop at spots that grab you
    What I like was all the places where there were rocks in the water where the waves would smash into them and the water would shoot up in dramatic fashion. Cool. Also, seeing the birds on the rocks and flyiing around and the occasional otters, sea lions, whatever bellowing adds to the ambiance of the setting. It’s like an appetizer to the main course of 17 Mile Drive, with its spectacularly dramatic scenery and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve as dessert.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 13 December 2022
  • Adrienne W
    Roy, Utah11 contributions
    Absolutely Beautiful
    One of my favorite places to visit. Pacific Grove Oceanview is breath taking. So relaxing and beautiful. Great place to walk or sit back and enjoy the scenery. Love watching the ocean waves break on the rocks. The landscape is amazing.
    Visited May 2023
    Written 20 May 2023
  • Viskyone
    Spokane, Washington88 contributions
    Great kayaking, no kelp, easy parking, and Cory, the owner, made it so much fun
    Cory, the owner made it so much fun to rent kayaks. He gave us tips, educated us on what to do, what not to do, just to make sure we had an amazing kayaking morning. We had so much fun out in the water, very tranquil and peaceful. I would highly recommend renting from them. It’s right in lovers point. The reason we chose his company, you could kayak without getting your paddles, caught in the kelp. Trust me as someone who has paddled through kelp before, this is so much more fun to keep enjoying your experience, versus pulling kelp off your paddles every few minutes.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 August 2023
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Glynis
Dudley, England, United Kingdom7 contributions
Pacific Grove
Nov 2023 • Friends
Pacific Grove was really lovely…..the walk from Lovers point to Cannery Row has beautiful scenery . Downtown Pacific Grove has lots of cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes. The walk to the lighthouse is beautiful if a little dangerous as there are no footpaths . Overall a place well worth a visit.
Written 21 November 2023
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Viskyone
Spokane, WA88 contributions
Great kayaking, no kelp, easy parking, and Cory, the owner, made it so much fun
Aug 2023 • Couples
Cory, the owner made it so much fun to rent kayaks. He gave us tips, educated us on what to do, what not to do, just to make sure we had an amazing kayaking morning.
We had so much fun out in the water, very tranquil and peaceful. I would highly recommend renting from them. It’s right in lovers point. The reason we chose his company, you could kayak without getting your paddles, caught in the kelp. Trust me as someone who has paddled through kelp before, this is so much more fun to keep enjoying your experience, versus pulling kelp off your paddles every few minutes.
Written 26 August 2023
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Valleyblue
Sacramento, CA416 contributions
Beautiful vistas and cool tide pools
Jun 2023 • Couples
Not much to say other than it's a stunning coastline walk. The views are breathtaking and definitely a great place to just walk and take it all in or jog, bicycle, or whatever is your preferred mode of transportation. However, whatever you do, don't miss out going down to the beach and check out the tide pools. Lots of tide pool life to see and enjoy.
Written 3 July 2023
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Adrienne W
Roy, UT11 contributions
Absolutely Beautiful
May 2023
One of my favorite places to visit. Pacific Grove Oceanview is breath taking. So relaxing and beautiful. Great place to walk or sit back and enjoy the scenery. Love watching the ocean waves break on the rocks. The landscape is amazing.
Written 20 May 2023
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WillieMacfan
Healdsburg, CA788 contributions
Walk and/or Drive-great views and photo opportunities
Apr 2023 • Solo
The Road along Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean in Pacific Grove offers views that can't be seen many places. And it is free!

You can pick up the road driving south from the Monterey Aquarium and follow it all the way almost to the start of the 17 mile drive. Most of the way there are walking paths. Parking is available on the roadway or in occasional parking lots (again, free).

You can see the beauty from the front seat of your vehicle but I would encourage you to walk as much as possible or at least stop along the way and get out into the fresh air and enjoy the ocean smells
Written 5 May 2023
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180deb
Marin County, California7 contributions
A must see!!!
Apr 2023 • Family
We always walk Oceanview Blvd because it has nice paths, can walk right up to the shore, the view is spectacular, and can sit along the many benches or on the beach! We love it!!
Written 28 April 2023
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JJJC_Family
Virginia808 contributions
It’s a really nice place to drive and stop at spots that grab you
Dec 2022
What I like was all the places where there were rocks in the water where the waves would smash into them and the water would shoot up in dramatic fashion. Cool. Also, seeing the birds on the rocks and flyiing around and the occasional otters, sea lions, whatever bellowing adds to the ambiance of the setting. It’s like an appetizer to the main course of 17 Mile Drive, with its spectacularly dramatic scenery and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve as dessert.
Written 13 December 2022
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Deb W
Reno, NV2,571 contributions
Oh the views
Nov 2022
I ran a half marathon only this area. It was so gorgeous and the people were so nice. I can't wait to come back.
Written 16 November 2022
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CaliforniaCruizen
Monterey County, CA88 contributions
Lovely View
Sep 2022
The harbor seals at the beach near Hopkins Marine Station are a treat. Path is well maintained. Walkers on gravel and bikes on paved path. Great bike rentals at Lover's Point "Pacific Grove Adventures"
Written 7 September 2022
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TheExplorerFamily
Somerset, NJ6,451 contributions
A Very Scenic Area
Jun 2022
We parked near the Esplanade Park area, and took a small walk on this scenic road which has some pretty picturesque ocean views to admire.

Luckily, we were blessed with a sunny day and cool ocean breezes. We saw the really cute “Kissing Rock” formation created by the thundering waves, flowers blooming on some rocky surfaces and a few Sea Lions sunning themselves on the other rocks nearby. There are a lot of places to pull off and park on this small stretch of road, plaques to read and learn some history. There are also lots of benches along the route to sit on and enjoy all that nature has to offer.

No visit to Pacific Grove would be complete without a drive, or walk down this road. We could have spent a few hours here just gazing at all that beauty.

Recommend a brief visit at the very least.
Written 25 July 2022
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