Pacific Grove Books

10/03/2024

My happy place!

10/03/2024

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*** UPDATE: THE MOUNTAIN LION HAS LEFT THE AREA ***

THERE HAS BEEN A MOUNTAIN LION SIGHTING IN THE 400 BLOCK OF OCEAN VIEW BLVD NEAR THE 100 BLOCK OF 11TH ST.

THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ACTIVELY WORKING WITH STATE FISH AND GAME TO MONITOR THE SITUATION.

PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION IF YOU LIVE/WORK IN THE AREA AND BRING ANY PETS INDOORS.

02/17/2023

This or That

No matter what you use to take your pics, we want to see your pictures of our PG Monarchs! If you’ve stepped outside today, i’m sure you’ve seen them around.

Send in your photos today using the link in our bio to be featured in our next monarch book 🦋

01/30/2023

If you’re familiar with who we are you’ll remember our photo contest that we did last year for our book all about the Monarch Sanctuary in our very own Pacific Grove. We loved all your entries so much we decided to add all of the photos to the book!!

We want to make a second book with all new pictures from you!! So go take your pictures and enter them on the website in our bio! All entries will be added to the next book, can’t wait to see what you all come up with!

01/27/2023

It’s been awhile but it’s so good to be back! Here’s a little bit about who we are and what our mission is..

Pacific Grove Books uses the power of story to capture and preserve the features of our unique culture and community. Through stories inspired by or written about life in Pacific Grove, our writers chronicle its rich history and build a bridge to a future that promotes communal spirit and harmony. By experiencing life in the Pacific Grove Sanctuary by-the-Sea, visiting writers learn about small-town life firsthand, hone their skills by meeting and working with local authors and editors, and build connections by penning stories that inform, entertain, and enlighten. Proceeds from all book sales benefit the Pacific Grove Public Library Friends and Foundation and are designated for the historic preservation of Pacific Grove documents and memorabilia.

04/08/2022

Join us Tomorrow (!) for SpectorDance's Monterey Ocean Arts Festival from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Monterey Museum of Art. It will be a feast for the senses with music, dance, arts, crafts, spoken word all focused on helping to protect our oceans! Bring the whole family to this fun, free event!

11/12/2021

Thank you to every veteran who has served our country! Thank you also to the Orange County Register and Erika Ritchie who wrote a wonderful story today that was syndicated in 11 other newspapers (!) about Park Place Publications book, Letters from the Heart:A Young Army Doctor's 1969 Vietnam War Experience by Dr. Jonathan Benumof and his wife, Sherrie Benumof. It's a wonderful story!

07/02/2021

ASILOMAR, ON THE ROCKS
A walk at Asilomar beach in Pacific Grove is always magical, and even more so at sunset. Depending on the time of the year—the rocks tend to be covered in sand in the summer, exposed in the winter months—beach-goers are fond of creating instant sculpture by balancing rocks atop one another. Four easy walks in the Asilomar area are featured in “Pacific Grove at Your Feet,” published by Pacific Grove Books and available on Amazon. Reviewer Diana Y. Paul says, “I will treasure this as a resource for when friends visit and want to enjoy a walk in Butterfly Town, U.S.A., that few out-of-towners and locals know about.”

06/30/2021

WHEN PACIFIC GROVE ALMOST BECAME SILICON GROVE This plaque at the southwest corner of Lighthouse Avenue and Willow Street is all that remains of a moment in history when Pacific Grove was poised to become the next Silicon Valley. It marks the original home of Digital Research, Inc., where Gary and Dorothy Kildall developed one of the early microprocessor control systems. Author Joyce Krieg literally has Pacific Grove at her feet, as one of her pink Crocs appears in this image. “Pacific Grove at Your Feet,” featuring 14 walks, hikes and rambles in Butterfly Town, is published by Pacific Grove Books and available on Amazon. Reviewer Jeffrey Whitmore says, “ witty, informative, and user friendly walking guide to the coastal and forest trails, meandering streets, and other byways of Pacific Grove.”

06/29/2021

ROMANCE BY THE SEA
Life magazine has called Pacific Grove the nation’s most romantic city, and quite possibly the most romantic venue of all is the gazebo facing the ocean along the Asilomar Coast Trail. Remnants of red rose petals in the sand outside the gazebo provide evidence of a recent amorous encounter. The Asilomar Coast Trail is among 14 walks featured in “Pacific Grove at Your Feet,” published by Pacific Grove Books and available on Amazon. Reviewer Lucy M. says, “Having it along on a walk is like having a friendly guide join you.”
Check out Chapter 3 on page 38 to learn more about the Asilomar Coast Trail.

06/25/2021

A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Not all of Pacific Grove’s wild life has fur, feathers or fins. Proof of that is spotted in this wildly-decorated pickup truck at a turnout near the Great Tide Pool, the final stop on the Rec Trail West walk, and the start of the Asilomar Coast Trail hike. Both are featured in “Pacific Grove at Your Feet,” published by Pacific Grove Books and available on Amazon. Reviewer Dorothy Vriend calls it, “A must-read for both locals and visitors I’m still finding things in the book I didn’t know or haven’t seen.” The Asilomar Coast Trail is described in Chapter 3 on page 38.