Very cute library conveniently located right downtown in Monterey. Free street parking is available…read morewith a two hour limit between the hours of 9AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday. The staff are friendly and are usually available to help you with any questions.

Staff were very kind and helped sign me up for a library card! They have a lot of events going on…read moreat the branch and I recommend checking them out! There is a large selection of books and the library is well maintained!

Great place to visit. Staff are friendly and always willing to do the best they can to assist with…read moretheir clients needs. The interior is a bit old and could use some updating but other than that it's good to have a city hall that is open to the public.

I visited the City Hall today to get a yard sale permit of all things and decided to wander…read moreupstairs to check out the Community Development Department. I had no idea that this department kept files on all the homes in PG. It was so interesting and exciting to look at the old documents and files dating back almost 70 years ago. The staff were very friendly, I think I spoke to Anni and a Debbie at the front. Sweetest people. I suggest anyone who lives in PG or is just visited to go check out this department.

I love this library. It is inviting, bright, and very clean. The people are respectful and the…read morestaff is very friendly and helpful. Its casual and comfortable atmosphere makes tutoring my students easier.

I went to Marina and Seaside branches many years ago to find the learning materials. Recently I…read morerevisited Marina library on weekends to listen the band and view the Stone drawings... That's amazing environment!

I like this little community library. They have a paperback swap rack, so give a book and take one…read more(or not). I enjoy donating my magazines and books, here. Right in the front entrance hall there are free books and magazines, for whoever wants one. Before Covid, I use to drop by on occasion. Now, not so much. However, I am very impressed with all the foreign language dvds(movies) that are available. Community computers are available. Just be vigilant that homeless people will sleep in the chairs, during the day. A safe quiet place, where they hide out.

The staff is really friendly every time I've gone in with questions. They have a summer reading…read moreprogram for children and adults and I think it's a pretty cool way to get the community involved with reading. They also have a weekly summer lunch program once a week. The space is pretty neat too. They have a play area and chairs spread out for readers. They have a homework center as well. My favorite part was that they have a decent selection of Spanish books being that I'm trying to teach my baby how to read in Spanish first.

Professional wildlife photographer, Jason Bradley, owns and operates Bradley Print & Photo at 566…read moreLighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove, CA. It is a premier fine arts print lab and photographic gallery. The lab specializes in high quality printing on paper, canvas, and metal. He teaches photography, provides artists and photographers museum grade products, and curates exhibitions. We attended the recent event, "An Intimate Chat with Kim Weston: It's About the Family, Not the Myth," on Saturday, September 20, 2025. It was very interesting to hear Kim Weston and his son talk about their experiences over the years including their family's 4 generations of photographers and experience with Ansel Adams. Their talk provided their unique perspectives that were both informative and engaging. Be sure to attend upcoming events at the Bradley photographic gallery that will inform and inspire you! Events: https://www.bradleyphotographic.com/events Jason Bradley's publication is devoted to wildlife, our underwater world, and conservation photography: Wild Eye Magazine https://wildeyemagazine.com/ See his spectacular photographs in his gallery and online at: https://www.bradleyphotographic.com/portfolios

Everyone was super helpful, friendly and my printing project was completed right on time and with…read morehigh quality. Will definitely be using Bradley in the future.

I have been involved with Mo Ammar for over 20 years in the PG chamber…read more My businesses number many and I always rely on Mr. Ammar to promote not only Certified-Environmental but all the member in PG.

We were pleasantly surprised to stumble upon 100 central avenue pacific Grove tourist information…read moreCenter. Thank goodness for clean bathroom, friendly greeting from Don, and helpful directories. We had a wonderful lunch next door at the authentic Italian restaurant. Then headed for the consignment and thrift stores until we dropped. Finished our visit with a drive of the coastline and a visit to Asilomar conference grounds state park. Don thanks again for the knowledge information and recommendation to new Tokyo restaurant near our hotel in mar

Stevenson history: California Historical Landmark #352…read more We stopped by to see where the author lived, formerly the French Hotel (now called Stevenson House after him and dedicated to his memory). Robert Louis Stevenson is most noted for Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and also wrote the poem, The Lamplighter. We saw a man come out from the back, perhaps a groundskeeper, and we asked him if the garden was open to the public. He was nice and said that we could come back tomorrow when the gates are unlocked and we could visit inside. Free to the public. We came back the next day. The museum is closed. We peeked inside the building and it didn't look much like a museum like it was going through some type of renovation and they abandoned the job. Stevenson only lived here for a short while and the two-story adobe building is uninspiring. He was sick and in poor health and was cared for by his friends while here but the full story is that he was in town chasing a married woman, Fanny Osbourne. The garden was not big in size but it had lots of shaded trees. There were benches in parts of the garden which was nice. Flowers were in bloom but the garden could use a little upkeep. I've included photos of some of the flowers in the garden. Review #1901

Robert Lewis Stevenson was an early days bohemian, not much different than your run in the mill…read moreliberal. He looked at life and sought time to develop his writing materials, enjoy warm pleasant weather, play some chess and smoke. The French Hotel is where RLS came to be and eventually marry his love of his life. Today... the museum is lucky enough to be here houses his very own personal artifacts, rare book and actual furnishings all obtained from his family members. A perfect and free treat for history buffs, writers, architects, lighthouse engineers, and photographers. This might be a bit boring for kids, but maybe if you first hand them the book Treasure Island, and then brought them here... they might get into it. You need to check ahead if you wish to get inside, the place is always closed. His actual bedroom (upstairs) is closed to the public, thanks to our own self imposed wheelchair accessible rules.

Love coming to the city of Monterey to change the scenery from the every day hustle and bustle…read more There's so much to do here from Visiting Cannery Row and it's shops and restaurants. There's Dennis the Menace Park for your little ones or you can paddle around the lake on a swan. If you're a seafood lover, the Monterey Fish House is a popular choice for lunch or dinner. Reservations are recommended if you don't want a long wait. If you have a sweet tooth, there's a Ghirardelli candy store and you can try one of their famous milkshakes. If you'd like thrift shopping and finding antiques and treasures, make sure not to miss their antique stores throughout the city Driving around 17 mile drive is also a good choice for a relaxing drive along the coast.

Quality/Quantity - Back in the day, we used to really enjoy hanging out here…read more Family friendly. For all ages. Great place to host guests, etc. For the most part, it is affordable. 12.29 square miles, 3.62 of which is water. 30k+ population. Things we do when here, other than eating and drinking: Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17 mile drive (you only need to do it once, unless you are hosting), Monterey Bay, Reserves, Cannery Row, Museums, Fisherman Wharf, wineries, tasting rooms, events, lighthouse, golf, etc. Honorable mentions - Dust Bowl Brewery from Turlock. Atmosphere - See above. Nearby Carmel - An art scene. Service - Good. Price - Slightly above average. Especially if you stay in the tourist areas. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1770. 1850 - Incorporated.