Pacific Grove coastal history

April 23, 2026

Indigenous History of Pacific Grove & Monterey Peninsula Coast

Dance of (Ohlone) Indians at Mission in San Jose, New California by Wilhelm Gottlieb Tilesius von Tilenau

By Wilhelm Gottlieb Tilesius von Tilenau (from Wikipedia Commons)

The Indigenous Roots of Pacific Grove and the Monterey Peninsula Coast

Long before Pacific Grove became known as “America’s Last Hometown,” this stretch of coastline was home to Indigenous communities whose relationship with the land and sea shaped the region …

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April 21, 2026

How Pacific Grove Began: Methodist Retreat to America’s Last Hometown

Pacific Grove, CA America's last hometown

How Pacific Grove Began: From Methodist Retreat to America’s Last Hometown

Pacific Grove is one of the most distinctive communities on the Monterey Peninsula. Known today for its historic homes, dramatic coastline, walkable charm, and deep sense of community, the town began with a very different purpose: a vision for …

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