Pacific Grove
A city of approximately 18,000 that sits right outside of Monterey on the California coast. In 1875, it began as a summer camping ground for Methodists. Today, Pacific Grove (or PG as locals refer to it), is known for it's slow paced Victorian "hometown" feeling. Having no fast food drive thrus, dance clubs or bars (except for bars in restaurants), it's residents enjoy a peaceful setting with hardly any traffic or busy commotion. Pacific Grove is also the home of Asilomar State Beach. Many scuba divers and surfers from all over the world try their luck at the unpredictable waves and freezing cold temperatures of this “refuge by the sea”.
In addition to it’s costal beauty, Pacific Grovians host several festivities throughout the year. The “Good Old Days” Parade (held each April) features arts, crafts, entertainment, vendor booths and classic cars from all over the Peninsula. A few months later (each July), the entire city is lit up to celebrate the “Feast of Lanterns”, a 100 year old tradition in which the Legend of Blue Willow is told among hundreds of onlookers at Lover’s Point Beach. Much like the “Good Old Days” Parade, it features arts, crafts, vendor booths and entertainment, with much more added excitement. A royal court (chosen annually by Pacific Grovians) is introduced before the Legend is acted out on a pier in the sea. The play features a fire breathing dragon swimming toward the shore and is followed by a large finale full of music, dancing and fireworks. Later in the year (every October), local school children pay tribute to the Monarch butterfly’s arrival to the central coast as they celebrate the “Butterfly Parade” which includes a school-aged bazaar as well. These festivals are just a few of the family-oriented events that enrich the city’s charm.
One trip to this costal gem and you will realize why Pacific Grove is truly “America’s last hometown”.
In addition to it’s costal beauty, Pacific Grovians host several festivities throughout the year. The “Good Old Days” Parade (held each April) features arts, crafts, entertainment, vendor booths and classic cars from all over the Peninsula. A few months later (each July), the entire city is lit up to celebrate the “Feast of Lanterns”, a 100 year old tradition in which the Legend of Blue Willow is told among hundreds of onlookers at Lover’s Point Beach. Much like the “Good Old Days” Parade, it features arts, crafts, vendor booths and entertainment, with much more added excitement. A royal court (chosen annually by Pacific Grovians) is introduced before the Legend is acted out on a pier in the sea. The play features a fire breathing dragon swimming toward the shore and is followed by a large finale full of music, dancing and fireworks. Later in the year (every October), local school children pay tribute to the Monarch butterfly’s arrival to the central coast as they celebrate the “Butterfly Parade” which includes a school-aged bazaar as well. These festivals are just a few of the family-oriented events that enrich the city’s charm.
One trip to this costal gem and you will realize why Pacific Grove is truly “America’s last hometown”.
Let's drive down the coast in Pacific Grove and scope out the waves.
I miss the food in Pacific Grove, Toastie's Breakfast Burritos are the best!
I miss the food in Pacific Grove, Toastie's Breakfast Burritos are the best!
Pacific Grove Middle School (PGMS)
You know you go to PGMS when...
1) You're addicted to the cookies
2) Your math teacher is either extremely awkward or insane
3) You have played the part of a duck, a farmer, a cowboy, a girl who cant say no, a stripper, or a gangster in the school play.
4) The popular group is more than 50% of your graduating class.
5) The band kicks ass.
6) Your school has an elevator ^^ (yes little children. drop at my feet in awe.)
7) You have had or know of a history teacher who showed you a video about eating a tiger penis.
8) People are very competitive in bingo.
9) There are stripper poles in the woodshop room.
10) There is a plant that looks like marijuana in a planter box by a certain teacher's (see #7) room.
11) Babies are to be placed on shelves.
12) Your music teachers definition of pop music is "Music of the Night" from the Phantom of the Opera.
1) You're addicted to the cookies
2) Your math teacher is either extremely awkward or insane
3) You have played the part of a duck, a farmer, a cowboy, a girl who cant say no, a stripper, or a gangster in the school play.
4) The popular group is more than 50% of your graduating class.
5) The band kicks ass.
6) Your school has an elevator ^^ (yes little children. drop at my feet in awe.)
7) You have had or know of a history teacher who showed you a video about eating a tiger penis.
8) People are very competitive in bingo.
9) There are stripper poles in the woodshop room.
10) There is a plant that looks like marijuana in a planter box by a certain teacher's (see #7) room.
11) Babies are to be placed on shelves.
12) Your music teachers definition of pop music is "Music of the Night" from the Phantom of the Opera.
#12 Sheldon: Hey, can we play a pop song this year at for orchestra?
Mrs. Priest: Oh, yeah, sure, like Music of the Night?
#2 Mr. Mello: -places hand on Rhonda's shoulder- Smells like rain.
Pacific Grove Middle School (PGMS)- its where it happens.
Mrs. Priest: Oh, yeah, sure, like Music of the Night?
#2 Mr. Mello: -places hand on Rhonda's shoulder- Smells like rain.
Pacific Grove Middle School (PGMS)- its where it happens.