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Local GemPacific Grove
FreeA Victorian-era town on the Monterey Peninsula known for its rocky coastline and wintering monarch butterflies.
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Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is a museum in Pacific Grove, CA, part of the San Francisco Bay Area guide. Cost: under $25.
165 Forest Avenue · Pacific Grove, CA
Why you should go…
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History features exhibits on birds, local geology, and Native American basketry, including displays drawn from the historic Chinese Fishing Village. The museum includes a Native Plant Garden representing three coastal ecosystems and an interactive exhibit on the natural world. It is open Wednesday through Sunday and offers discounted admission through programs such as Museums for All.
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