Retreat Travel Guide

Pacific Grove

Photo by Tuyen Truong
Photo by Tuyen Truong
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Photo by Yukie Sano
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Photo by Nina Huang
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Photo by TnT Travel
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Photo by Mark Ghazal

Popular places to visit

Lovers Point

Lovers Point

Enjoy a day of sun and surf at this beautiful beach, which is one of the few places on the U.S. west coast where you can watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean.

Lovers Point
Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary

Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary

Enjoy a trip to Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary and popular activities such as golfing in Pacific Grove. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
Point Pinos Lighthouse featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse

Point Pinos Lighthouse

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.

Point Pinos Lighthouse
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area or enjoy its cycling trails.

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History showing interior views

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Step into a field guide to the Californian Central Coast, packed with local birdlife, marine life and Native American culture.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Monterey featuring a small town or village and a house

Oceanview Boulevard

Oceanview Boulevard is just one of the places to see in Pacific Grove, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Oceanview Boulevard

Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

฿637
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

฿1,976
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

฿2,230
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

฿733
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

฿2,390
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿2,071
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Top hotels in Retreat

Martine Inn

Martine Inn

4 out of 5
255 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
The price is ฿6,293 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿6,293
฿7,136 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf B&B in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and 17-Mile Drive ...
9/10 Wonderful! (492 reviews)
"The breakfast were wonderful. The staff was very friendly and the view from our room was spectacular. We would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Martine Inn
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

3.5 out of 5
612 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,008 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿3,008
฿3,463 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Area is ideal for anyone seeking beach views and downtown walks. Felt like it was a good location to have the most tourist-y experience while getting enough downtime from all the activities. We appreciate the staff for informing us that we forgot our laptop and then shipping it a week later. They ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is ฿7,163 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿7,163
฿8,501 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,746 reviews)
"Close to shopping and restaurants"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,363 reviews)
"The Hotel offered a upgrade of $20 to a deluxe room with a fire place. The fire place didn't work, and I would like a refund."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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The Monterey Hotel
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The price is ฿10,252 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿10,252
฿11,833 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,364 reviews)
"Beautiful room with a view of the bay. The restaurants are great and the service excellent."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
The price is ฿6,375 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿6,375
฿8,721 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,460 reviews)
"Loved it"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Retreat

Pacific Grove featuring hiking or walking as well as a couple

Town Center

If you're spending some time in Town Center, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Town Center
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Hillcrest

While Hillcrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey.

Hillcrest
Monterey featuring a small town or village and a house

Beach Tract

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Tract, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary.

Beach Tract
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Sunset

Sunset might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sunset
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Grove Acres

Grove Acres might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Grove Acres
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Seaview

While Seaview may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey.

Seaview

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