Great little library, nice places to sit and read, very helpful staff. Not a huge book collection…read morebut they have access to the Monterey Library collection as well. The online catalog lets you search for books in both libraries, and if the book is in Monterey they will ship it to the PG library in one day for pickup. So far I've been able to get almost all of the titles I've wanted.

I was visiting from out of town and I had an assignment(online exam) for school that was only open…read moreon a certain day and I was already on this trip, so I brought my laptop. I needed a good place where I could sit down, focus and take my exam. This place was perfect. A lot of seating area and good WIFI and I was able to get my exam done. Wasn't able to take a look at the books but there seems to be a huge selection. Would recommend.

I have been involved with Mo Ammar for over 20 years in the PG chamber…read more My businesses number many and I always rely on Mr. Ammar to promote not only Certified-Environmental but all the member in PG.

I wish I knew why the City of Pacific Grove Tourism Department/chamber of Congress keeps making the…read moresame mistake. They printed this in their Tourist Guide booklet for 2 years in a row and I would appreciate it if they correct their error. I'm not a thrift store, nor am I a resale store! I have been at this location for 6 years and I'm well known retail establishment. I sell only new merchandise and select vintage antiques. I repeat I am not a thrift store, nor am I a resale store. Also due to this erroneous listing customers frequently come in expecting a thrift store and then disappointed and complain to me. I hope the chamber of commerce updates this description of my store soon. Thank you, Letta Sughair VARIETY HOME GARDEN AND GIFT 608 Lighthouse Avenue Pacific Grove, CA

an outstanding police force that has vastly improved recently, and is truly concerned with the…read moresafety of our residents.

After returning home from a weekend of R & R & Shopping I discovered my wallet was missing. I…read morecalled the 2 stores I always visit & no luck but was advised to report to Police. Pacific Grove is very friendly so I thought I'd give it a try. I left my info & nothing had been turned in. The next day I found my wallet & called the 2 Stores & Police Dept to let them know & thank them for taking my info & looking for my missing wallet. It's nice to know that we still live in a society that CARES about people.

Very cute library conveniently located right downtown in Monterey. Free street parking is available…read morewith a two hour limit between the hours of 9AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday. The staff are friendly and are usually available to help you with any questions.

Staff were very kind and helped sign me up for a library card! They have a lot of events going on…read moreat the branch and I recommend checking them out! There is a large selection of books and the library is well maintained!

A few weeks ago, I went to the police department to submit a public records request for some (BWC)…read moreBody Worn Camera footage which is considered a public record under the CA Public Records Act and was given extremely poor service by Officer Mora. .1 By law, you can request public records anonymously and at first she was trying to say that it's not true and was shaking her head back-and-forth. .2 by law, you can request a copy signed and dated of the public record request as a receipt to show that you submitted it and they literally had a giant stamp that they can date it right in front of her on the counter and she refused at first to give me the copy/receipt of my request and made a big issue about it until I requested a supervisor and then finally after 15 to 20 minutes minimum of waiting she finally came out with a copy for my record. go through all the hassle and make their department look bad and shine in a negative light. All she had to do was make me a single copy and stamp it??? If you're going to work for the public and get paid by tax dollars and be the point of contact at the department when a citizen goes in and seek services we expect a little more! Moving forward, they also denied me the public records. I was asking even though it's not part of an investigation. I mean the transparency, what are they hiding or ashamed of that they were saying behind closed doors??? The people are watching and expect you to do better and hold the PD to higher standards!!!

All I can say is that every officer I encountered during my time in Monterey was kind, helpful, and…read moreaccommodating. I'm not from the area and was lost more than a few times in the city, but anytime I needed any sort of guidance or information I never felt vexing to the pleasant officers. I know there are some negative reviews on here about them but I'm sure they are just trouble makers and who didn't get their way. All in all, I can safely say that this department in particular made me feel safe and welcomed in their beautiful, elegant, and historical city.

Great place to visit. Staff are friendly and always willing to do the best they can to assist with…read moretheir clients needs. The interior is a bit old and could use some updating but other than that it's good to have a city hall that is open to the public.

I visited the City Hall today to get a yard sale permit of all things and decided to wander…read moreupstairs to check out the Community Development Department. I had no idea that this department kept files on all the homes in PG. It was so interesting and exciting to look at the old documents and files dating back almost 70 years ago. The staff were very friendly, I think I spoke to Anni and a Debbie at the front. Sweetest people. I suggest anyone who lives in PG or is just visited to go check out this department.

I didn't know that I loved lighthouses until I had the tour of the Point Pinos Lighthouse in…read morePacific Grove. Now I am drawn to lighthouses for their beauty, their history, and their unique mystique. The docents at Point Pinos Lighthouse were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The grounds are impeccable, and the exhibits within the lighthouse are a slice of living history. The setting is stunning, right at Asilomar Beach. You'll want to leave time to walk along the water after you explore the lighthouse. Even if you are not into history or the military or lighthouses, you should definitely drop in to visit this space. You will walk away having digested a bit of unique beauty. Check the hours online -- they are very specific and limited, and it's easy to get shut out. Many people don't know that women often worked the lighthouses back in older times. This is just one fact that stayed with me after my visit. A candle on the water helps lost sailors find their way home.

My family and I held a wedding ceremony at the lighthouse. Upon the wedding day, the communication…read morewith the staff was great. Response time for booking was quick and specifically, Deborah, was extremely helpful. It was such a beautiful and quaint place to hold such a special event. The grounds are nicely kept and the architecture and fountain really give this place a special charm that I have not seen elsewhere. I would highly recommend visiting this lighthouse!

never thought i'd leave a yelp review for a post office but i felt the need to say this is the best…read moreone i've ever had out out of anywhere i've ever lived. everyone i've ever interacted with (mail carriers, in the post office itself, on the phone, etc.) have been a total joy. john our mail carrier is just amazing- so kind, generous, & i always look forward to seeing him. and jennifer at the post office is so incredibly helpful (when i had a mail hold and a package had been scanned but not delivered (FYI i now know that it'll be scanned even with a mail hold on & delivered later), she helped me track it down and got in touch with john who even got it & delivered it that same day after the normal delivery. the team here really does seem to care & always seems to go above and beyond. will really miss them when i move out of pacific grove!

What is wrong with this place???…read more They did not process my change of address for weeks until I went in person so weeks of mail was returned to sender or destroyed. The delivery workers drop mail in the gutter! I have to fish out my mail in the street because it somehow does not all get placed into my standard mailbox. I would expect better service and competency. Very frustrated.

The Old Monterey City Jail is a nice visit for those who are interested in historic jails and those…read morethat are just interested in history, particularly California History. They are open from 10am-4pm, Thursday through Sunday, closed Monday through Wednesday. The address is on Pacific St (Google) and Madison St (Yelp), but the entrance to the jail is located behind Colton Hall on Dutra St. it is self guided and will probably only take you 5 minutes to walk in, read the signs at the different exhibits and snap a few pictures. If you are visiting Colton Hall Museum (where the first signing of the California Constitution took place), then you should check out the old jail.

Honestly, the facility was pretty filthy. Officers smelled funny. My rectum has dilated by 9…read moreinches. Tried to use my one phone call, they had no reception. 1/5 wouldn't recommend.