Question of the Month

I know that John Steinbeck is usually associated with Cannery Row and Salinas Valley due to his many books taking place in these spots. Is there any Pacific Grove connection with John?

March 8, 2022 No Comments

I am so glad you asked! Actually, John was born here in Pacific Grove in 1902 at his parent’s home at 132 (130) Central Avenue. His parents then bought a

A little while ago a fellow lover of the grape joined me at a local tasting. He may have had one glass too many, but he told me that Pacific Grove once had a real railroad station. I found that a little hard to believe. Can you do some research for me and let me know?

May 24, 2021 No Comments

Well, I hate to say this, but your friend was of sound mind and will when he told you about the station. It is indeed true. We once had a

I have heard stories that Pacific Grove once had a streetcar route – is that true?

March 25, 2021 No Comments

The answer is – you heard correctly!! The original horse drawn cars first carried passengers on April 29, 1891 on steel tracks laid from the Oak Grove neighborhood in Monterey

Why So Many Names of Women on the Plaques?

February 25, 2021 No Comments

By Adam Weiland The names on the (green) plaques are the first owners as recorded in the Monterey County Tax records in Salinas. We do not know for sure why