During two tours as a US Navy Cryptologic Technician at Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, I lived at five different addresses in PG. The first two were rentals in 1970-71, the next two were rentals in 1985-87, and the last one was a purchase near George Washington Park, where the monarch butterflies congregate, in 1987-88. Wish I still had that house, since I've always wanted to retire in PG!
Do you know I live in Pacific Grove throughout my entire life? I love there and still is to this day. In fact, I live seconds away from pebble beach and did not notice it has the best golf course in the world. This place is great and whenever I work at my job a lot of people ask about I should feel lucky because I live near the Pacific Ocean.
Pacific Grove is not south of Monterey. The majority is due west, with a small bit of a wrap around . The "religious retreat" was founded by the Methodist church. The lots were 44' by 44' and were "tent lots". Not "car week" but auto week... always in August. It's in the details such as Pebble Beach Concourse, The Little Car Show in Pacific Grove, cars parked on Ocean Avenue on Tuesday and Thursday of Auto week. Numerous auctions throughout the week and the Concorso Italiano at the Black Horse Gold Course in Seaside is spectacular. Reality check for anyone considering moving to PG, the entry level 900 Sq Ft home would be $750,000. Water is a serious problem and residents resent the influx of the wealthy and the developers and those building condo complexes and new golf courses and hotels etc who are using more of the scarce commodity. It is a contentious situation Pacific Grove used to be called The Best, or Last, Small town in America. That is past tense. Since PG was "discovered" about 20 years ago, that title has been dropped. The character and affordability and home town-ness is long gone. It is an elitist community for the wealthy and the "real" Pacific Grove and its long time residents of a diverse and affordable community evaporated. There is now a current of smugness in many of the late comers, quite a contrast from The PG I knew . At one time you could be a garbage collector, a railroad owner, buisboy or an Indian chief and could, and did, live in Pacific Grove. All were equal in social status. That is no more. Pacific Grove was originally called Pacific Grove Retreat and owned by the Methodist Church. It was fenced and gated. The lots, as mentioned above , were tent lots 44 x 44 feet. Wooden platforms were built specifically to support wall tents. The faithful would come from as far as San Francisco to spend their summers or holidays. It was a dry town until the interlopers invaded. It had the largest American Gothic building in the west as its church, torn down by the new folks and the hideous monstrosity on Sunset built in its place. I was member of that church until that sad event. One of the attractions of Pacific Grove is the water front to include Lover's Point. The original name was Lovers of Jesus Point. There used to be a fantastic late 1800s train depot where the Starlight Express delivered passengers all the way into the early 60s.. Can't have that, must tear it down and build an upscale mobile home park. And along with it tear out the tracks and put in a walking, running path . And now the geniuses who did that are considering putting the tracks back in. There was a municipal swimming pool filled with filtered ocean water.. used to be called the Baths. The city sold the property to a restauranteur (sp) another landmark gone. Glass Bottom Boats, gone. Feast of Lanterns, gone. All of that , and more, is what contributed to Pacific Grove's 'charm" and now it is just another elitist conclave with bragging rights. I am fortunate to have lived there since the mid 50s. My parents were in the restaurant business in Monterey, Cannery Row (before it was trashed) and Carmel. My mother authored 5 books about Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Big Sur and John Steinbeck ( no mention of him and his importance to the area in your video) . I went to PG schools, local college, worked on the Peninsula for many years . Owned a couple houses there, my first was 818 Congress which recently sold for a million three. My kids were born in Carmel and raised in PG . I am a fortunate person to have enjoyed what Pacific Grove was , as did my three brothers, one of whom still lives there across the street from Asilomar Conference Grounds and State Park in a house he has owned for decades. He, like me, mourns the death of PG. He tolerates the changes , I do not. When I visit, I do so to hang out with long time friends and visit the "hidden" places that still exist and make the area what it once was. RIP Pacific Grove.
What do you guys do for work? I hear that area from Monterey to Carmel is tough to live in unless you have money or run a business. Monterey County at large is tough to live in, in fact.
Excellent review. I’m an empty nester and my wife and I are looking to move there. I had no idea about the water credit limitations and the lack if ability to remodel. Do you know if as a homeowner the short term rental capability has been eased? If I purchase a home there I’d like the ability to rent it out when I’m at my main home.
I live here. I moved from chicago to be close to Big Sur and to surf. It can be affordable if you’re creative, I think. I rent a room in a house with 3 other people. And the rent is affordable for me. Thank you for your sweet interpretation of this beautiful town.
Better be independently WEALTHY or HIT the LOTTO. From Marina to Big Sur, and Everything in between, including PACIFIC GROVE, has the highest housing costs in the United States 🇺🇸. A 2 bedroom apartment in Monterey with no amenities to speak of goes for $3500.00 per month. Hell, a studio apartment in Salinas, 18 miles away rents for $2400.00 per month. Sad but true. Thanks Gavin Newsom
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During two tours as a US Navy Cryptologic Technician at Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, I lived at five different addresses in PG. The first two were rentals in 1970-71, the next two were rentals in 1985-87, and the last one was a purchase near George Washington Park, where the monarch butterflies congregate, in 1987-88. Wish I still had that house, since I've always wanted to retire in PG!
Me too- I definitely hope to return when I retire.
Great video!
Yasss, me and my friends just got out of college and are moving there..... thanks for the tips they where really helpful 💖❤
It's a gorgeous place! Have fun and definitely golf at the PG public course
I live there
"me and my friends" ? College with that level of English language butchery ? .. you're joking.
Do you know I live in Pacific Grove throughout my entire life? I love there and still is to this day. In fact, I live seconds away from pebble beach and did not notice it has the best golf course in the world. This place is great and whenever I work at my job a lot of people ask about I should feel lucky because I live near the Pacific Ocean.
I lived there in the late 60s when I was a youngster! Beautiful memories there! Beautiful city!!!!!!!!!
Agreed- so beautiful
Pacific Grove is not south of Monterey. The majority is due west, with a small bit of a wrap around .
The "religious retreat" was founded by the Methodist church. The lots were 44' by 44' and were "tent lots".
Not "car week" but auto week... always in August. It's in the details such as Pebble Beach Concourse, The Little Car Show in Pacific Grove, cars parked on Ocean Avenue on Tuesday and Thursday of Auto week. Numerous auctions throughout the week and the Concorso Italiano at the Black Horse Gold Course in Seaside is spectacular.
Reality check for anyone considering moving to PG, the entry level 900 Sq Ft home would be $750,000.
Water is a serious problem and residents resent the influx of the wealthy and the developers and those building condo complexes and new golf courses and hotels etc who are using more of the scarce commodity. It is a contentious situation
Pacific Grove used to be called The Best, or Last, Small town in America. That is past tense. Since PG was "discovered" about 20 years ago, that title has been dropped. The character and affordability and home town-ness is long gone. It is an elitist community for the wealthy and the "real" Pacific Grove and its long time residents of a diverse and affordable community evaporated. There is now a current of smugness in many of the late comers, quite a contrast from The PG I knew . At one time you could be a garbage collector, a railroad owner, buisboy or an Indian chief and could, and did, live in Pacific Grove. All were equal in social status. That is no more.
Pacific Grove was originally called Pacific Grove Retreat and owned by the Methodist Church. It was fenced and gated. The lots, as mentioned above , were tent lots 44 x 44 feet. Wooden platforms were built specifically to support wall tents. The faithful would come from as far as San Francisco to spend their summers or holidays.
It was a dry town until the interlopers invaded. It had the largest American Gothic building in the west as its church, torn down by the new folks and the hideous monstrosity on Sunset built in its place. I was member of that church until that sad event.
One of the attractions of Pacific Grove is the water front to include Lover's Point. The original name was Lovers of Jesus Point. There used to be a fantastic late 1800s train depot where the Starlight Express delivered passengers all the way into the early 60s.. Can't have that, must tear it down and build an upscale mobile home park. And along with it tear out the tracks and put in a walking, running path . And now the geniuses who did that are considering putting the tracks back in.
There was a municipal swimming pool filled with filtered ocean water.. used to be called the Baths. The city sold the property to a restauranteur (sp) another landmark gone. Glass Bottom Boats, gone. Feast of Lanterns, gone. All of that , and more, is what contributed to Pacific Grove's 'charm" and now it is just another elitist conclave with bragging rights.
I am fortunate to have lived there since the mid 50s. My parents were in the restaurant business in Monterey, Cannery Row (before it was trashed) and Carmel. My mother authored 5 books about Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Big Sur and John Steinbeck ( no mention of him and his importance to the area in your video) . I went to PG schools, local college, worked on the Peninsula for many years . Owned a couple houses there, my first was 818 Congress which recently sold for a million three. My kids were born in Carmel and raised in PG . I am a fortunate person to have enjoyed what Pacific Grove was , as did my three brothers, one of whom still lives there across the street from Asilomar Conference Grounds and State Park in a house he has owned for decades. He, like me, mourns the death of PG. He tolerates the changes , I do not. When I visit, I do so to hang out with long time friends and visit the "hidden" places that still exist and make the area what it once was. RIP Pacific Grove.
I live there!!
What do you guys do for work? I hear that area from Monterey to Carmel is tough to live in unless you have money or run a business. Monterey County at large is tough to live in, in fact.
Excellent review. I’m an empty nester and my wife and I are looking to move there. I had no idea about the water credit limitations and the lack if ability to remodel. Do you know if as a homeowner the short term rental capability has been eased? If I purchase a home there I’d like the ability to rent it out when I’m at my main home.
Is it affordable
The short answer is no... very expensive.
I live here. I moved from chicago to be close to Big Sur and to surf. It can be affordable if you’re creative, I think. I rent a room in a house with 3 other people. And the rent is affordable for me. Thank you for your sweet interpretation of this beautiful town.
no
Absolutely NOT.
Better be independently WEALTHY or HIT the LOTTO.
From Marina to Big Sur, and Everything in between, including PACIFIC GROVE, has the highest housing costs in the United States 🇺🇸. A 2 bedroom apartment in Monterey with no amenities to speak of goes for $3500.00 per month.
Hell, a studio apartment in Salinas, 18 miles away rents for $2400.00 per month.
Sad but true. Thanks Gavin Newsom