RV Rentals Pacific Grove, California

Explore Pacific Grove, California, in an RVshare RV Rental 

Pacific Grove was founded in 1875 as a Methodist retreat modeled after Ocean Grove, New Jersey. It wasn't long before the butterflies, fragrant pines, and fresh sea air brought others to the Pacific Grove Retreat to rest and to meditate, and in 1889, Pacific Grove was incorporated. In the 1890s, it became an artist's retreat, and Nobel Laureate author John Steinbeck resided there for a number of years. More recently, the movies "A Summer Place" starring Sandra Dee and 1989's "Turner & Hooch" were filmed there. It was also the location for the HBO series "Big Little Lies." Today, there are a number of Victorian-era houses still standing, many of which have been turned into charming bed and breakfast spots. Located adjacent to Monterey, there is plenty to do and to see in Pacific Grove and the surrounding area.

Events Near Pacific Grove, California 

• Monterey International Pop Festival: In 2017, the festival celebrated its 50th anniversary and it is still going strong. Held every summer in June, as the name implies, this festival is internationally famous. 

• Gilroy Garlic Festival: Held in the garlic capital of the world, the Gilroy Garlic Festival includes a drive-thru gourmet alley, a farm-to-table dinner, and a golf tournament, not to mention a host of food tastings and other events. The festival takes place in late July.

• California Rodeo Salinas: Home to one of the largest rodeos in California, Salinas hosts the California Rodeo Salinas every July. The rodeo also includes a number of events in town, including two parades, cowboy poetry readings, and themed days and nights.