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Pacific Grove
City in California, United States
Overview
Pacific Grove is a picturesque coastal city on the Monterey Peninsula, known for its Victorian charm, friendly community, and stunning ocean scenery. Renowned for scenic drives and the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, it offers a relaxed, small-town vibe with easy access to nature and local culture. Visitors enjoy a blend of outdoor recreation and historic ambiance.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
15,090
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
36.62°, -121.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
91
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
84
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,285
Local Cost
$2,920
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
96
English
100
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
11.3°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
479 mm
Internet Speed
323 Mbps
Upload
178 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
62
Coworking
0
Cafes
23
Nightlife
7
Parks
32
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1553.0
Airport
MRY
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.
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