The Monterey Peninsula brings together some of California's most picturesque oceanside beauty with the charm of our famous trio of towns by the sea, Pacific Grove, Monterey, and Carmel.

Golf and Surf. The Peninsula sits at the northern edge of the Big Sur coastline, described by many to be one of the most spectacular shorelines in the world, with its high cliffs, pounding surf and clear blue waters. Our Inn is situated very close to Seventeen Mile Drive, which meanders through the Del Monte Forest and along the coastline towards Carmel past magnificent private homes and some of the world's finest golf courses, including Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, Poppy Hills and Spanish Bay. We would be happy to assist you with making golfing arrangements at these courses or the many others that abound in our area.

The Monarchs. Pacific Grove is proud to be the home of the Butterfly Trees, home to thousands of monarch butterflies that migrate from as far away as two thousand miles to spend the winter here. Seeing the branches and leaves of the eucalyptus and pine trees teeming with those wonderous orange butterflies is an experience not to be missed. For further information, visit the website of the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History or phone the museum at (831) 648-3116.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium. Adjacent to Pacific Grove is the town of Monterey, home to the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, which takes you to the stunning hidden world of the bay. The aquarium has more than a hundred galleries and exhibits that recreate the rich habitats of the bay and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. But if just looking at it is not enough, you can arrange to go diving and see the breath-taking sea life of the bay in person.

Shopping and Browsing. For terrific shopping and dining, be sure to visit nearby Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey. At one time in the past, a bustling canning industry was housed on Cannery Row, which was also made famous by American writer John Steinbeck. Besides interesting shopping boutiques and gourmet restaurants that capture the flavor of California, Carmel offers many fine art galleries featuring the work of several world-famous artists. And what a place to dine! Carmel's wonderful gourmet restaurants truly capture the flavor of California. There is no finer place to enjoy a nice latte under a bright blue sky!

All This and Auto Races. Our region is also home to a number of seasonal special events, including jazz and blues festivals, races at Laguna Seca, and the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach. For additional information on the Monterey Peninsula, including a calendar of events, museums, galleries, theater, golf, restaurants, wineries, local weather, maps of the region, and other useful information, we invite you to visit Access Monterey Peninsula.