Pacific Grove in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Centrella Hotel

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013

1. Centrella Hotel Marker

Inscription. This property
Centrella Hotel
Has been placed on the
National Resister
Of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior

Erected by U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 36° 37.346′ N, 121° 55.095′ W. Marker is in Pacific Grove, California, in Monterey County. It is at the intersection of Central Avenue and 17th Street, on the left when traveling east on Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 612 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove CA 93950, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chautauqua Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Gosby House Inn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glass Bottom Boat (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frank L. Buck House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Irene Masteller Mural (approx. 0.3 miles away); J. H. King Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Trimmer Hill (approx. half a mile away); Early Chinese Fishermen (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pacific Grove.

Also see . . . Historic Victorian Hotel in Monterey Bay

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. From early years, The Centrella Inn has been an integral part of this seaside resort. Pacific Grove had its beginning in 1875 as a summer Methodist camp, where several hundred people assembled to worship amidst rough tents. In time, the fragrant pines and fresh sea air brought others to the Pacific Grove Retreat to rest and meditate. (Submitted on March 7, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013

2. Centrella Hotel Marker

The marker is on the porch to the right of the entrance.

Centrella Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013

3. Centrella Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.