Washington Park / Marino Pines

The Pacific Grove neighborhood of Washington Park/Marino Pines is bordered by Lighthouse Avenue to the North, Forest Lodge Road to the South, 17 Mile Drive to the West and Cypress and Congress Avenues to the east. Many homes in this desirable neighborhood have views of the Monterey Bay where on a clear day you can catch distant glimpses of sailboats through the pines and spectacular sunsets at night. Washington Park, located between Melrose and Alder Streets is the largest of the Pacific Grove Parks, running six blocks long. With a baseball field, picnic tables BBQ grills and children’s play structure it is an ideal setting for family gatherings and fun for the young and young at heart. The vast majority of the parkland is kept natural with groves of trees for shade and exploring. Homes here are also a part of the Pacific Grove Unified School District, which has an excellent academic reputation. The Stevenson School is also in nearby Pebble Beach and offers a highly respected private education experience and boarding school in an idyllic setting for grades 9-12.

 

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To live in Washington Park/Marino Pines is to become part of the welcoming community of Pacific Grove. Cherished by tourists and locals alike for its small town charms and historic dwellings, it is an ideal location for families, those who enjoy active coastal living, and anyone seeking to live in a unique town surrounded by natural beauty. As a resident of the Washington Park/Marino Pines neighborhood you will have close access to the coastal beaches including nearby Asilomar State Beach with its sand dunes and rocky coves and boardwalk for walking and jogging. Golfers will enjoy playing the greens at the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf links just minutes away or one of Pebble Beach’s seven world renowned golf courses that offer incredible ocean vistas, challenging play and a truly unforgettable golfing experience. You can spend time walking Lighthouse Avenue, window shopping, getting a bite to eat in a café such as the Red House Cafe or Holly’s Lighthouse Cafe, as you check out the historic buildings and architecture. There is also a neighborhood movie theatre that is seldom too crowded. Neighboring Monterey, offers an abundance of things to do as well with world class restaurants, Cannery Row, a number of museums and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Your home in Pacific Grove allows you to experience the best of the Monterey Peninsula while living in a peaceful and relaxed hometown.