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The Wilkie’s Inn from Lighthouse Avenue: the carved Wilkie’s Inn and Clarion Collection sign, the driveway and the two-story redwood-sided inn

Clarion Collection · Pacific Grove, California

Breakfast included, a short walk from the Pacific Grove shore

A friendly inn on Lighthouse Avenue, close to the bay, downtown cafes and the coastal trail. Free breakfast, free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Save up to 10% when you book here instead of a travel site. Prefer to talk? Call (831) 372-5960.

Rooms and suites

Six room types, from a queen room for two to a suite with a sofa bed. All are non-smoking.

Breakfast room with a fireplace in a brick surround, a flat-screen TV and a wood breakfast counterPatio with wooden armchairs, blue cushions and a fire table beside the inn's brick chimney

Breakfast by the fire, then out to the coast

Mornings start in our breakfast room, where a free continental breakfast is set out beside the fireplace. On sunny afternoons the patio is the place to sit back and plan the next day.

From the front door it is a short walk to the shoreline and the recreation trail along the bay, and to the cafes and shops of downtown Pacific Grove.

  • Free continental breakfast every morning
  • Patio with outdoor seating
  • In-room massage, arranged with advance notice
  • Non-smoking throughout

Book direct and save up to 10%

Booking here or by phone saves up to 10% off our regular rates, and Choice Privileges members can earn points on qualifying stays. If you find a lower rate for the same stay on another website, call us and we will match it.

Map of the inn's location in Pacific Grove The Wilkie's Inn is at 1038 Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove, at the northern tip of the Monterey Peninsula. The shoreline along Ocean View Boulevard is a few blocks north. Point Pinos Lighthouse is about a mile to the west, downtown Pacific Grove and Lovers Point are about a mile to the east, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are about five minutes away by car. Asilomar State Beach, 17-Mile Drive and Carmel-by-the-Sea are to the south and west. Distances are approximate and the map is not to scale. Shoreline, a short walk The Wilkie's Inn Lighthouse Ave Point Pinos Lighthouse about 1 mile Lovers Point about 1 mile Downtown Pacific Grove about 1 mile Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row about 5 min drive Asilomar, 17-Mile Drive to Pebble Beach and Carmel Carmel about 15 min Pacific Ocean N Not to scale

On Lighthouse Avenue, near the bay

The inn is on Lighthouse Avenue at the northern tip of the Monterey Peninsula. The shoreline, with its tide pools and the paved recreation trail along Ocean View Boulevard, is a few blocks away, and downtown Pacific Grove is about a mile east.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are about five minutes by car. 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea are all within about 15 minutes.

The Wilkie’s Inn
1038 Lighthouse Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Whale watching packages

Two or three nights with whale watch tickets for two, and Monterey Bay Aquarium tickets in the longer package. Reserve by phone.

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Good to know before you book

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What time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out can often be arranged with the front desk. Check-out until noon is free if you ask in advance and it is available.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. A free continental breakfast is served each morning in our breakfast room.

Is parking free?

Yes. Parking on site is free for guests.

Do the rooms have air conditioning?

No. The rooms have ceiling fans and electric heaters. Pacific Grove's ocean air keeps it cool most of the year.

Do the rooms have bathtubs?

No. Every bathroom has a shower, and there are no bathtubs at the inn.

Is there an elevator?

No. The inn has two floors. If you would like a room without stairs, book a Double Queen, which is on the ground floor, or tell us when you book and we will do our best to arrange one.

Are pets allowed?

Pets are not permitted. Service animals are always welcome.

Can I cancel my reservation?

Yes. Standard reservations can be cancelled for a full refund until 3:00 PM, 72 hours before your arrival date, unless your confirmation says otherwise. Special rates, packages and events can have different terms.

How do I get the best rate?

Book on this website or call (831) 372-5960. Booking direct saves up to 10% off our regular rates, and we match a lower rate you find online for the same stay.