Pacific Grove California Map

About Pacific Grove, California

Pacific Grove is a locality in Monterey County, California, United States. It has a population of 14,951. The population density is 2021.4 people per km². Pacific Grove is located at 36.6177°N, 121.9166°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93950.

Pacific Grove unfolds along a rugged coastline, where cypress trees, gnarled by the persistent sea wind, cling to dramatic bluffs overlooking the Pacific's vast expanse. It lies 1.7 miles north-west of Monterey, CA (from Monterey, CA: bearing 315°T), and is situated 4.0 miles west of Seaside. The air here carries a perpetual tang of salt and kelp, a bracing perfume that mingles with the fainter, sweet scent of blooming ice plant that carpets the rocky shores in vibrant hues of magenta and orange. Along the shoreline, tide pools teem with miniature worlds, their glassy surfaces reflecting the often-misty sky, while the rhythmic pulse of the waves against the shore provides a constant, soothing soundtrack to the town's quiet existence. The terrain rises gently inland, supporting a patchwork of Victorian homes with their intricate gingerbread trim, their white picket fences a stark contrast to the wilder beauty of the coast. This stretch of Monterey Bay carries the echoes of its past, a history intertwined with the fishing industry that once thrived here, its piers now largely reclaimed by nature or repurposed for recreation. Pacific Grove's identity is deeply shaped by its Victorian heritage, a legacy evident in the preserved architecture that lends the town a timeless charm, and by its enduring connection to the natural world, particularly its role as a sanctuary for the monarch butterflies that migrate here in their thousands each autumn. The town’s economy, once reliant on the sea's bounty, has shifted towards tourism and the quiet hum of local businesses that cater to residents and visitors alike, fostering a pace of life that feels both deliberate and unhurried, a welcome respite from the clamor of larger cities.

About This Pacific Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pacific Grove, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.617738, -121.916622. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Pacific Grove and Monterey County.

Detailed location data for Pacific Grove includes the ZIP code (93950), telephone area code (760), county seat of Monterey County (Salinas), and school district assignment (Pacific Grove Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pacific Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.