Pacific Grove

A small coastal town that sits between Monterey California and world famous Pebble Beach on the Pacific Ocean.
Pacific Grove, or "P.G." as the locals say, is known as "Butterfly Town USA" because of its annual migration of millions of Monarch Butterflies. Also making its home in Pacific Grove is Lover's Point and the Point Pinos Lighthouse - the oldest active
lighthouse on the West Coast today. Charming restaurants, shopping, biking trails and
spectacular coastline are all worth the drive!

Distance: Pacific Grove is 15 minutes from the hotel.

 
2008 Calendar of Annual Events

 

Feb. 4-10 - AT&T
Shuttle Bus service provided for AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.  Tickets to the event and shuttle are sold at Chamber Office.  Stay in Pacific Grove and catch a shuttle to the event. 
For more information, please call 831-373-3304.  www.pacificgrove.org
 
March 8 -  St. Mary's-By-the-Sea Annual Spring Book Fair
St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church’s at Edward's Hall will be the site of a great Book Fair.  Hundreds of Great Books:  History, Art, Cookbooks, Finance, Spiritual, Political, Mysteries, Gardening, Children's Books and more.....Hardcover, paperbacks, some brand new!  Plus Videos, DVDs, CDs, Records, cassettes.  Fill a bag for $4.00 sale after 1:00 pm.  
More Info: 831-373-4441

March 9 - 19th Annual Great Taste of PG
The fabulous food and wine event, to benefit PG PRIDE and Pacific Grove schools, will showcase the area's finest restaurants and wineries along with a live & silent auction, on behalf of the Pacific Grove Unified School District, to be held in the Grand Ballroom of Inn at Spanish Bay. Hours are 4-7 pm.  831-642-4943

April 12-13 - 51st Annual Good Old Days Celebration
A Pacific Grove tradition!!  Includes the County’s largest arts and crafts show, with over 225 art and food vendors in downtown Pacific Grove, a parade down Pine Avenue; live entertainment on five stages; California Police Motorcycle Competition; old-fashioned games and contests and lots of family fun.  Free admission.  
More info:  831-373-3304 or  www.pacificgrove.org

April 18- 20 - Wildflower Show
The first wildflower show in the state with more than 600 species, varieties, lesser taxae of local flora on exhibit at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. 
More info:  831-648-5716.

May 23-25 - Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale
Third annual downtown Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale with over 40 downtown stores showcasing great merchandise and services at up to 70% Savings Special drawings and value-added gifts. 
For more info:  831-373-3304.

July 4 - City Fourth of July BBQ
Join the Chamber of Commerce and celebrate the 4th with an old-fashioned, down-home BBQ in Caledonia Park. Great food, live entertainment and a chance to visit with your neighbors.
More info:  831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org.

July 11-12-13 - Antiques Show & Sale
St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church’s 49th Annual Antiques Show & Sale featuring 28 dealers. 10a-5p Fri & Sat; Noon-5p Sunday. $5 donation for admission.
More Info: 831-373-4441

July 26 - Feast of Lanterns
In keeping with tradition as old as the city itself, this is a community celebration featuring the Feast of Salads, PG Birthday Cake, Pet parade, street dancing, pageant, fireworks, entertainment and more! 
More info:  831-373-8295.

September 12 - 14 - Seagate Triathlon at Pacific Grove
Olympic distance event consists of a swim course at Lovers Point, a bike course to Asilomar State Beach, and a run to Monterey Bay Aquarium.  1,600 Triathletes from all over the world. 
Sponsored by Tri-California: 831-373-0678 or www.tricalifornia.com.

September 25  - (tentative date) Fashion Show/Community Auction
A Fashion Show by eight PG Boutiques and Community Auction.  More than 120 donations of trips, restaurant certificates, accommodations & golf packages will be auctioned off to support the Chamber.  Held at Asilomar Conference Grounds from 5:30-10 pm, the event includes dinner & live entertainment. 
More info: 831-373-3304.

October 4th - Annual Butterfly Parade & Bazaar
Local elementary school children welcome the Monarchs to Pacific Grove during this annual parade (10:30am), followed by the Butterfly Bazaar behind the Robert Down School.  
More info:  831-646-6548.

October 5th - Historic Home Tour
A tour of prime and selected Victorian and historic homes, bed & breakfast inns, and churches.  Docents provide a history of each location, highlighting Pacific Grove’s traditional hospitality.  Co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Grove Art Center, and the Heritage Society.
More info: 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org

December 1 - City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Festivities at Jewell Park include live entertainment by school bands and choruses, followed by caroling and refreshments at Chautauqua Hall and Santa’s first visit! 
More info:  831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org

December 2 & 3 - Christmas at the Inns
Visit 12 bed & breakfast inns decorated for the holidays in Victoria-era splendor.  Limited number of tickets sold.  Entertainment and light refreshments served. 
For information & tickets $20 per person, call: 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org

December 4th -7th - Annual Holiday Parade of Lights
Lighted parade will feature marching bands, holiday floats, dance teams, equestrian groups, and of course, Santa Claus.  After the parade, stores will remain open for Holiday shopping & wagon rides, photos with Santa & carolers.
More info: 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org

December 6th -15th Annual Stillwell’s Snow in the Park
Caledonia Park in downtown PG behind the Post Office will be covered in a blanket of snow & decorated with twinkling lights.  Lots of wintry fun for all! Featuring Santa’s arrival on a shiny PG fire truck, Frosty the Snowman, Snow Queen, hayrides, petting zoo & lots of entertainment.
More information: 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org