Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #14: Mrs. Mary Nichols 1890 131 7th Street Between Central and Lighthouse Avenue 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,354 SF on a 5,691 SF lot Built: 1890 Last sold, 2013   This Retreat-era cottage expanded and upgraded into one of Downtown PG’s anchor properties, a sunny “big house” boasting magnificent second-story ocean views just a block from the coast.     […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #13: Dr. C.L. Roe 1886 123 Forest Avenue Between Ocean View Boulevard and Park Place 7 beds, 2 baths, 1,897 SF on a 3,726 SF lot Built, 1890 Last sold, 1984     Built by a pioneering woman physician from New York during the Retreat era, this upright two-story American Foursquare home was one of PG’s first “big houses,” at […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #12: 365 Ocean View Boulevard 365 Ocean View Boulevard From 19th Street to 20th Street Duplex, 5 beds, 5.5 baths, 3,645 SF on a 9,148 SF lot Built, 1924 Last sold, 2017   Built under a massive Cypress tree, this Spanish Colonial villa covers an entire oceanfront block and faces Berwick Park, the rec trail and Monterey Bay.     […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #11: Seven Gables Inn 555 Ocean View Boulevard At Fountain Avenue 25 beds, 25.5 baths, 15,100 SF on a 21,233 SF lot Built, 1886 Last sold, 2021     Perched directly above the rocky shoreline of Lovers Point, the Seven Gables Inn stands as one of Pacific Grove’s most iconic and photographed buildings.     The property today is composed of […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes #1-10   #1: Trimmer Hill, 230 6th Street #2: The Gosby House Inn, 643 Lighthouse Avenue #3: 605 Pine Avenue #4: The Butterfly House, 309 9th Street #5: Margaret Lawrey 1887, 592 Central Avenue #6: Captain’s Castle, 106 7th Street #7: 178 Central Avenue #8: Dr. Andrew J. Hart 1894, 649 Lighthouse Avenue #9: Frank Clark […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes #10: Toad Hall 150 19th Street At Central Avenue 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,400 SF on a 2,146 SF lot Built, 1902 Last sold, 1975 (family transfer)     Within the PG Retreat, Toad Hall stands out for its storybook theming, which pays tribute to Kenneth Grahame’s “The Wind in the Willows.” The home would fit right in […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #9: Frank Clark 1887 231 Central Avenue At 3rd Street 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,839 SF on a 5,663 SF lot Built 1900 Last sold, 1994     Perched above Central Avenue behind a white picket fence, this Victorian offers the best of both worlds: a classic Retreat-era home, enhanced by a century of eclectic and tasteful additions, including […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #8: Dr. Andrew J. Hart 1894 649 Lighthouse Avenue At 19th Street 4 beds, 4 baths (2 full, 2 half), 3,234 SF on a 4,900 SF lot Built, 1893 Last sold, 2020   Next door to the Gosby House on Lighthouse is Dr. Andrew Jackson Hart’s house, which served as both his family’s home and the office of his medical practice. […]
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Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #7: 178 Central Avenue 178 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove At Dewey Street Fourplex, 4 beds, 4 baths, 4,063 SF on a 10,447 SF lot Built, 1904 Last sold, 2017 Early 20th century “Craftsman” style homes embrace simple, horizontal forms and earthy tones, contrasting with the frilly Victorians that dominate PG’s “Retreat” era. This home is a perfect example of […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #6: Captain’s Castle 106 7th Street Between Ocean View Boulevard and Central Avenue 4 beds, 2 baths, 2,356 SF on a 5,602 SF lot Built, 1918 Last sold, 2020 The Captain’s Castle evokes a medieval stronghold guarding the coast from invading navies, with its distinctive corner tower’s lookout offering a panoramic “bird’s eye” ocean view.   Built during […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #5: Margaret Lawrey 1887 592 Central Avenue Between 16th Street and Forest Avenue 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,400 SF on a 1,820 SF lot Built, 1880 Last sold, 2020 Older than the town itself, this early Queen Anne combines several of that style’s trademarks, but what makes the home stand out is its warm, playful vibe. Victorian homes can […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #4: The Butterfly House 309 9th Street Between Laurel Avenue and Pine Avenue 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,334 SF on a 3,600 SF lot Built, 1992 Last sold, 2022          Maybe the most popular work of folk art in Pacific Grove, this modest 2-bedroom cottage was transformed into a landmark by a past owner, J Jackson, […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes #3: 605 Pine Avenue 605 Pine Avenue Between 16th Street and 17th Street 6 beds, 3 baths, 2,790 SF on a 5,300 SF lot Built, 1905 Last sold, 2017 Downtown PG is known for its Victorian-style homes so it’s nice to see some contrast and 605 Pine is a perfect example that I’ve always admired, especially its bay-facing partially-enclosed […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #2: Gosby House Inn 643 Lighthouse Avenue  at 18th Street 22 guest rooms, 6,181 SF on a 8,077 SF lot Built 1897 Last sold, 1978 National Register of Historic Places, 1980 Ideally located on the most walkable stretch of PG’s main drag, this massive two-story Queen Anne Victorian hosts a popular bed and breakfast, since 1978 as the Gosby […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #1: Trimmer Hill   230 6th Street At Laurel Avenue Duplex, 6 beds, 6 baths, 5,476 SF on a 7,200 SF lot Built, 1893 National Register of Historic Places, 1980 Last sold, 2018 This Queen Anne-style Victorian was the home of Pacific Grove’s first mayor, Dr. Oliver Smith Trimmer, who also kept an active medical practice in the […]
Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, City of Homes   For a small town, Pacific Grove boasts an incredible number of unique and historic homes with fascinating histories and architecture and unforgettable color schemes. Each week, I’m going to share another of the legendary homes that epitomize PG: #1: Trimmer Hill, 230 6th Street #2: The Gosby House Inn, 643 Lighthouse Avenue #3: 605 […]
Pebble Beach The Perfect 17 Mile Drive: An expert guide to the Monterey Peninsula’s most scenic drive Pebble Beach’s 17 Mile Drive is my personal favorite afternoon drive, offering vista views of beaches, rocky cliffs, world famous golf courses, Del Monte Forest, luxurious hotels and some of the Peninsula’s most beautiful homes. Combine the trip with a dinner reservation inside Pebble to bypass the $12.25 gate fee, which is reimbursed with a […]