Elegant framed section on The Charles Pacific Grove website titled ‘Table & Toast’ with ornate scrollwork and the tagline ‘Settle in. Sip slowly. Share stories.’ The text invites guests to enjoy pastries, coffee, and conversation in the inn’s warm, light-filled dining space. This boutique hotel in Pacific Grove blends timeless hospitality, design, and comfort to create a welcoming gathering place for travelers.

Settle in. Sip slowly. Share stories.

At The Charles, our tables are made for coming together—whether you’re greeting the sunrise over buttery pastries or raising a glass as afternoon light spills into our Living Room. Here, every bite and every sip is an invitation to linger in good company, surrounded by warm wood tones, soft lighting, and the easy hum of conversation. Welcome to a space where moments become memories, and every gathering feels like home.

TABLE & TOAST

Elegant continental breakfast spread at The Charles Pacific Grove, a boutique inn in coastal California. A round wooden table is set with fresh croissants, quiche, hard-boiled eggs, muffins, seasonal fruit, and artisan breads beneath vintage floral drapes and lace windows. A cherub statue centerpiece and chandelier above complete the timeless, European-inspired dining ambiance.

Framed beige and black section on The Charles Pacific Grove website titled ‘Elevated Continental Breakfast’ with ornate scroll detailing. The text describes the boutique hotel’s daily breakfast service from 8 AM to 10 AM, featuring fresh croissants, quiche, overnight oats, avocado toast, espresso drinks, artisan teas, and cold-pressed juices. Designed to showcase The Charles’s elevated approach to hospitality in Pacific Grove, California.

Served Daily 8 AM - 10 AM

ELEVATED CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Wake up to an artfully curated continental spread. From flaky croissants and freshly baked pastries to savory quiche, creamy overnight oats, perfectly hard-boiled eggs, and avocado toast made to order—your morning ritual never tasted so good. Pair with our Illy espresso drinks, artisan teas, or a selection of fresh-pressed juices.

Pastries & croissants

Quiche & hard-boiled eggs

Overnight oats & avocado toast

Coffee, espresso, lattes & cappuccinos

Cold-pressed juices

Sitting area at The Charles Pacific Grove with carved wood furniture, ornate framed painting, floral drapes, and an intimate leather soft behind a coffee table, which is set with artisinal charcuterie for afternoon social hour. .

Framed tan and black section on The Charles Pacific Grove website titled ‘Afternoon Social Hour,’ featuring ornate scroll accents and details about the boutique inn’s daily 4:30 PM to 7 PM gathering. The text highlights artisanal charcuterie boards with local meats and cheeses, curated wines, craft beers, and sparkling champagne served in the Living Room—a relaxed, elegant space for guests to unwind on California’s Monterey Peninsula.

Daily 4:30 PM - 7 PM

AFTERNOON SOCIAL HOUR

As the day slows down, our Living Room becomes a gathering spot for laid-back indulgence. Savor artisanal charcuterie boards—locally sourced meats, cheeses, seasonal accoutrements—and raise a glass to good company with curated wines, craft beers, or sparkling champagne.

Artisanal charcuterie & accoutrements

Hand-picked wine flights

Local craft beers

Champagne & sparkling selections

Gather in Our Living Room & Dining Room

Every bite and sip is best enjoyed in our thoughtfully designed Living Room lounge or the elegant Dining Room. Soft lighting, plush seating, and a warm atmosphere set the stage for relaxed conversation—morning or evening.

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