This is a really interesting and historical site for Pacific Grove. As a research facility, it is without parallel. It is also a place called China Point which was the home of many of the Chinese who lived here. The history is of many Chinese who came to California to get rich in the Gold Rush of 1848 and 1849. They were not treated well, with many excluded from immigration and those already here having claims jumped. By the 1860s, the railroad was being built by the Southern Pacific across the Sierras. The Chinese helped build it. After the completion, many settled here in Monterey and fished for squid, which they dried and shipped back to China. They were living on land which was not theirs. When their village burned one night, the owner slipped in and put a chain link fence around the site and excluded the Chinese. Look for occasional open houses at the Station. Its a fascinating place.

Absolute jewel of a spot. If you can visit, arrange trip into the library.

If you walk by the beach area they have you’ll see a bunch of seals chillin in the sun.

Great place to work

Beautiful coral beach