Welcome to Pacific Grove
Widely known for the annual migration of velvet-winged orange and black Monarch butterflies and fluorescent displays of seaside plant life, particularly along the walking/biking trail that borders the rocky coast with beautiful views out across Monterey Bay, Pacific Grove is at the northwesterly point of the Peninsula. Hailed locally as "the last hometown" this peaceful community of families and vacationers offers vintage Victorian homes and cottages among its diverse and distinctive oceanside and bay view residential areas.
The city of Pacific Grove is found on the northwestern tip of the Monterey Peninsula. The one-of-a-kind Californian city has become synonymous with classic Victorian architecture and Monarch Butterflies. Affectionately known as "Butterfly Town USA" and "the last hometown" by locals, the area is an important stopover for the butterflies on their annual migration, and a hotbed for wonderful character homes. Home buyers will be pleased to find a fascinating assortment of estate homes and cottages in a historic Victoria architectural style. In fact, Pacific Grove contains more historic homes per capita than anywhere else in California; it's estimated that a full 75% of real estate in the community could be considered historic.
The Pacific Grove Homes Market
Much like the nearby communities of Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove exudes a laid-back attitude and deep ties to its history. Home buyers love the area for its mild climate, and beautiful combination of rugged, rocky coastline and sublime, white sandy beaches.
The many neighborhoods that make up Pacific Grove offer a wide range of property types to suit just about every home buyer's needs. There are stylish properties close to the downtown core that have become popular options for vacation or investment properties, while the neighborhoods away from the core are much more popular for year-round residents. This is, of course, in addition to the stunning ocean and bay view properties available in neighborhoods all along Pacific Grove's diverse and curvaceous coastline.
Pacific Grove Community Highlights:
Pacific Grove's position at the tip of the peninsula provides unrivaled access to some of the California coast's most popular parks and marine reserves. These include the Asilomar, Pacific Grove Marine Gardens and Lovers Point State Marine Reserves. This attitude of preservation extends to the area's institutions as well. Pacific Grove is home to the oldest continuously operational lighthouse on the west coast; the Point Pinos Lighthouse has been lighting the night sky since 1855.
A popular highlight for locals is the Pacific Grove Golf Course. Considered by many to be the "poor man's Pebble Beach", the municipal course features many of the same spectacular views as the celebrated and better-known course, but at a fraction of the cost.