About the Area
Gatherings is located in the quaint little town of Pacific Grove, within minutes of Monterey and Carmel. Pacific Grove, or “PG,” as the locals call it, is where life’s simple pleasures abound – a quiet stroll, a good book, a nap. You can probably do everything there is to do here in a day, but as Great Getaways reports, “That would be missing the point”. Even without binoculars, you’re likely to spot loads of sea lions, sea otters, and harbor seals as well as schools of dolphins, acrobatic humpbacks, and the occasional orca in the Bay. Between July and October, the Bay plays host to one of the largest gatherings of blue whales in the world. Arriving in October, Monarch Butterflies cluster together on the pines and eucalyptus trees of our “Butterfly Sanctuary.” The butterflies’ migration to Pacific Grove is so unique and inspiring that Pacific Grove is nicknamed "Butterfly Town, U.S.A."
For those looking for a little more action, it’s a short drive to neighboring Monterey, Carmel, and Pebble Beach. Monterey County has been described as the greatest meeting of land and sea, encompassing some of California's most stunning scenery while offering world-renowned attractions and recreation. Some of the attractions are World-Class Golf Courses, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, 17-Mile Drive, National Steinbeck Center, Elkhorn Slough and Monterey Wine Country. History buffs will enjoy walking Monterey's “Path of History,” looking for landmarks like Custom House, Cooper-Molera Adobe, and The House of the Blue Gate. If you love the outdoors, go tide pooling along the rocky shore, ride horseback over open meadows, or hike in one of our many nature preserves.
And for a place to take that nap, there is no short supply of beautiful Inns, B&B’s, spas or hideaway resorts in town or scattered along the neighboring coastline. For more about places to stay in the city of Pacific Grove and Monterey County area, you may want to visit the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce or Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau.