Pacific Grove
About
Pacific Grove is a public ocean beach in California, about half a mile from the town of Pacific Grove. It has restrooms and accessible access, and there is no fee to visit. September and October are the most comfortable months to go. Typical highs reach about 71°F with only a few wet days, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Monterey. Winter is cooler and wetter, with highs around 60°F. Several trails lie within a few miles of the beach. The closest are the Library Statue Trail, about 2.6 miles away, and the Redondo Real Trail, about 3.7 miles away. The Coffeeberry Trail and Rhus Trail are both within about 5 miles.
Beach Details
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Pacific Grove
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Jan–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–71°F and lows of 45–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Monterey, CA weather station, 2.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan60° high45° low
- Feb61° high45° low
- Mar63° high46° low
- Apr63° high47° low
- May64° high49° low
- Jun66° high51° low
- Jul67° high53° low
- Aug69° high54° low
- Sep71° high53° low
- Oct71° high52° low
- Nov64° high48° low
- Dec59° high44° low
Nearby
- Library Statue TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Redondo Real TrailHiking3.7 mi
- Coffeeberry TrailHiking4.3 mi
- Rhus TrailHiking4.6 mi
- Pine TrailHiking4.7 mi
- Lower Ridge TrailHiking4.7 mi
- Iris TrailHiking4.9 mi
- Madrone TrailHiking4.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
