Pacific Grove: Victorian Charm, Oceanfront Living and Walkable Coastal Neighborhoods
Pacific Grove sits at the tip of the Monterey Peninsula, known for its preserved Victorian architecture, dramatic coastline, and small-town walkability. Originally a 19th-century Methodist retreat community, the city still carries that historic character—gingerbread cottages, narrow streets, and a quiet residential feel alongside the Pacific. Its shoreline from Lovers Point to Asilomar is one of the most photographed stretches of coastal trail in California.
Homes range from restored Victorians and early-1900s cottages to oceanfront contemporaries overlooking Monterey Bay. Lot sizes are modest, but proximity to the water and walkability drive value. Properties near the Retreat border, Lovers Point, and the Asilomar dunes have the strongest demand, with premium pricing for direct coastline and bay views. The architectural mix gives Pacific Grove a distinct identity that separates it from neighboring Monterey and Carmel.
The climate is cool and coastal—foggy mornings, mild afternoons, and steady ocean breezes. Residents enjoy coastal trails, tide pooling, kayaking, the Pacific Grove Golf Links, and quick access to Cannery Row, Asilomar State Beach, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The town maintains a quiet, residential pace with local cafés, boutique shops, and preserved historic districts.
Pacific Grove appeals to buyers who want classic charm, walkability, and ocean access—an intimate coastal community with character, history, and daily connection to the shoreline.
15,003 people live in Pacific Grove, where the median age is 50.3 and the average individual income is $66,784. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Pacific Grove, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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| Dining | 2.96 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.28 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.38 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.8 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.55 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.35 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.86 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.37 miles | 29 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.02 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.64 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.67 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.59 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.65 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.32 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.53 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Pacific Grove has 6,988 households, with an average household size of 2.09. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Pacific Grove do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 15,003 people call Pacific Grove home. The population density is 5,235.42 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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