About This Bed and Breakfast
Pacific Gardens Inn, a bed and breakfast located in Pacific Grove, California, offers a charming retreat in a forested setting across from Asilomar Conference Center and beach. This cozy bed and breakfast is perfectly situated for exploring the Monterey Peninsula, with downtown Monterey just a 5-10 minute drive away. Visitors enjoy easy access to local attractions including beaches, restaurants, and scenic walking paths where wildlife like deer and birds can often be spotted.
Atmosphere
This bed and breakfast provides a peaceful, natural environment with a relaxing woodsy ambiance. The property features two outdoor hot tubs and real wood-burning fireplaces in the rooms that create a cozy atmosphere, particularly during cooler months. While some mention thin windows allowing early morning noise, most find it to be a quiet retreat away from the bustle of bigger cities. The evening wine and cheese social encourages casual mingling among guests in the lobby area.
Cleanliness
The rooms are clean and spacious, though some note the decor and furnishings are dated. Guests have mixed opinions about bed comfort – while some rooms offer comfortable queen beds and pull-out couches, others mention thin mattresses. The property maintains spotless linens and housekeeping service. Real wood fireplaces, in-room popcorn makers, and kitchenettes in some units add homey touches that visitors appreciate.
Breakfast
A continental breakfast is served daily featuring make-your-own waffles, hard-boiled eggs, pastries like scones, bagels and muffins, fresh fruit, coffee, tea and juice. While some guests note the breakfast is basic compared to hot breakfast offerings at other properties, most find the selection adequate and convenient. The inn also hosts an evening wine and cheese reception from 5-7pm that receives positive reviews.
