The mid-Peninsula location of San Carlos allows for easy day trips to some pretty marvelous spots. The towns of Monterey, Carmel and Pacific Grove, on the Monterey Peninsula are 3 places rich in history and world-class attractions. Here you'll find the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, the Carmel Mission and the iconic shops along Ocean Avenue. One of my joys is the natural beauty of the Coastal Trail, shown above near Lovers' Point in Pacific Grove, heading toward Asilomar State Beach. What a joy to run (or stroll) here, listening to crashing waves, watching sea lions and occasionally a sea otter, hearing the cry of birds, smelling the salt air and feeling the cool wind in your face! And if you'd rather spend more time than just one day, give Old St. Angela's Inn  ... 12/23/2009

PACIFIC GROVE LIGHTING UP THE HOLIDAY SEASON DURING SPECIAL EVENT! Family-Friendly Celebration Highlights Shopping and Dining Locally in Pacific Grove On Friday, December 11, 2009, from 5pm - 9pm, merchants and organizations from Pacific Grove's downtown area, will be lighting up the streets and their storefronts with holiday-inspired decorations, treats and best of all, sales during the Friday Night Lights celebration! With over 50 downtown restaurants, shops and galleries participating and 14 live entertainment and musical acts scheduled, Pacific Grove is looking forward to a wonderful night! WHO: Downtown Pacific Grove Merchants WHAT:All are invited to ring in the holiday-shopping season during Friday Night Lights. Families of all ages are encouraged to bring their little ones to vis... 12/10/2009

Today we took the family to the Caledonia Park in Pacific Grove, CA. Winter was upon us..the park was filled with snow and the kids had a ball playing in it and throwing snowballs! There were 2 jump houses, petting zoo, carriage rides and lots to do! Santa arrived at noon! This is an annual event in Pacific Grove. The streets were blocked off the surrounding area and it was also nice to be downtown Pacific Grove near Lover's Point beach! This is a great community event. 12/05/2009

Fortunately today, Saturday, December 5th, between the hours of 10:00am – 4:00pm, the children and parents of the Monterey County will be enjoying snow early year in Caledonia Park. This event will be located in Pacific Grove, one of many cities that make up the Monterey coastline. They will be holding the 16th Annual Stillwell’s Snow in the Park day for the children. Not only will there be a sheet of snow for adventures for the kids but lights will surround the park only to enlighten the experience. Santa’s Arrival will be at 12:00pm Noon and will arrive on the traditional Pacific Grove fire truck including Frosty the Snowman and the Snow Queen. Other attractions will include hayrides, a petting zoo, and plenty of entertainment for an unforgettable experience. Caledonia Park is located... 12/04/2009

Caledonia Park in downtown Pacific Grove behind the Post Office will be covered in a blanket of snow & decorated with twinkling lights. Lots of wintry fun for all! Featuring Santas arrival on a shiny PG fire truck, Frosty the Snowman, Snow Queen, hayrides, petting zoo & lots of entertainment. Hope to see you all there in the winter wonderland. Bring you family and your camera. This will be a fun event for all. 12/03/2009

Point Pinos Lighthouse This is the oldest lighthouse on the West Coast that has been in continuous operation. The light is a 1000 watt bulb and is seen up to 15 miles in good weather conditions. To get there go thru Pacific Grove on Lighthouse Ave and turn on Asilomar and you will see the sign.If you are interested in becoming a Lighthouse docent call the Docent Coordinator at: 831- 648-5716Interested in buying Pacific Grove Real Estate?         While this is not one of the more dramatic of the Lighthouses, the incredible setting more than makes up for it! copyright 2008 by Eileen Begley 12/22/2008

Pacific Grove Adult Education School located at 1025 Lighthouse in Pacific Grove. They are now celebrating their "77th year of lifelong learning!" They have an incredible variety of classes. They have an especially good selection of computer courses. You can take basic how to use the computer courses, photoshop, microsoft courses, how to build a website and many, many more. They also have special courses for seniors, a foreign language academy with a variety of languages. They have exercise and fitness classes, English as a second language and you can obtain your GED or High School diploma thru here. They also have a number of community programs in swimming, drawing and sketching, gardening and much more. So don't wait call or go to their website and sign up for something now! More com... 11/27/2008

  Pacific Grove - "The Last Home Town"   Explore the charming downtown area of Pacific Grove. Pacific Grove (frequently shorted to P.G.) has a unique downtown area with shops and restaurants. There are several Victorian homes that have been converted to businesses. Enjoy the small town community feel - no shopping malls and chain stores here. The downtown is mainly small businesses. Pacific Grove is a hidden jewel on the Peninsula. Many tourists miss P.G. and limit themselves to the better known Carmel area. But they just don't know what they are missing! Thinking of buying a Monterey Peninsula Home? 10/30/2008

04/19/2007

 Ok, now that I've got your attention let's take a look at this a little more closely. The average home price rose 24.8% in January, 11.5% higher than the previous record set just one year ago. Playing a major role in setting this new record were individual home sales of $11 million, $8 million and a couple over $4 million on 125 total sales for January. All in all, that took the average just over a million to $1,119,986! Let’s break this down to a more realistic assessment of our current state of the market for Monterey County: The median price for homes in Monterey County fell 0.2%, down 3.1% year-over-year. Home sales fell 24.7% from the month before and were off 12% year-over-year. The inventory of single-family homes in Monterey County turned around, gaining 6.1% from December, up ... 02/13/2007

As a young boy, growing up in Pacific Grove was a wonderful experience. Dubbed by many as, "America's Last Hometown", Pacific Grove is a beautiful, quaint community nestled on the Pacific Ocean on the Monterey Peninsula. Pacific Grove sits between Monterey and Pebble Beach; Carmel by the Sea is just over the hill or a fairly straight shot through Pebble Beach. This map will give you a great visual: Pacific Grove, CA.                                                                   I was raised by my grandparents and for many years we lived right on the corner of Grove Acre and Sinex. One of the best parts about it was that the bus stopped right outside my house literally on the corner of Grove Acre and Sinex, so getting to and from school was never more difficult than walking about 30... 02/02/2007