Pacific Grove, California sales tax rate: 9.25%
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The sales tax rate in Pacific Grove, California is 9.25%. That’s the 7.25% statewide rate plus 2% in local taxes. It’s higher than 178 of the 310 California cities we checked, and 28 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Pacific Grove combined rate
9.25%
- California state
- 6.25%
- Monterey CountyCounty
- 1%
- Monterey CountySpecial district
- 0.5%
- Pacific Grove City (Monterey County)Special district
- 1.5%
Pacific Grove sales tax calculator
Enter a price and what you’re selling.
- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- Monterey CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- Monterey CountySpecial district · 0.5%$0.50
- Pacific Grove City (Monterey County)Special district · 1.5%$1.50
Charging this at checkout? Zamp calculates it on every order and files the returns.
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State, county and special district taxes add up to 9.25%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Pacific Grove addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| Monterey County | County | 1% |
| Monterey County | Special district | 0.5% |
| Pacific Grove City (Monterey County) | Special district | 1.5% |
| Combined rate | 9.25% |
Rate history
- July 20239.25%
- July 20249.25%
- July 20259.25%
- July 20269.25%
- Today9.25%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Pacific Grove
Closest cities
- Monterey3 mi9.25%
- Carmel By The Sea5 mi9.25%
- Del Rey Oaks6 mi9.25%
- Seaside6 mi9.25%
- Marina9 mi9.25%
- Salinas17 mi9.25%
- Watsonville22 mi9.75%
- Capitola24 mi9.25%
Elsewhere in Monterey County
- Salinas9.25%
- Seaside9.25%
- Monterey9.25%
- Soledad9.25%
- Marina9.25%
- King City8.75%
- Gonzales8.75%
- Carmel By The Sea9.25%
- Del Rey Oaks9.25%
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What is the sales tax rate in Pacific Grove, California?
The combined sales tax rate in Pacific Grove is 9.25% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% Monterey County, 0.5% Monterey County, 1.5% Pacific Grove City (Monterey County).
Why does Pacific Grove pay Monterey County and Pacific Grove City (Monterey County) tax?
Special districts such as Monterey County and Pacific Grove City (Monterey County) levy their own sales tax on top of the state, county rates. District lines don’t always follow city limits, so an address a few streets away can have a different rate. This rate was calculated for Pacific Grove’s 93950 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Pacific Grove?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Pacific Grove?
Yes, if they have nexus in California: more than $500,000 in California sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Pacific Grove’s 93950 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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