Retreat Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
Popular places to visit
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.
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.
Point Pinos Lighthouse
Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.
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.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
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.
Things to do
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Retreat
Martine Inn
Breakfast was lovely and fresh. Very nice views.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
Very pet friendly, delicious and fresh dinner and breakfast in the restaurant of the hotel, the room that is very clean and spacious. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
It was basic but fine
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Staff upgraded our to a full ocean Harbor view without us asking for it
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The staff are phenomenal. Friendly, attentive and focused on comfortfor each guest.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Rooms were clean, overall property was clean. Staff were kind and helpful. Loved all the extra outside that families can enjoy like games and s'more's! That was a hit with the kids! We’d definitely stay here again when we come back!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Retreat
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
