Retreat Travel Guide
Pacific Grove





Stay near popular Retreat attractions
Things to do

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

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

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
"Hotel location was excellent (close to downtown Pacific Grove, shopping, restaurants, the beach). Breakfast was less than expected. Provided bagles but only with cream cheese no butter. "Parfait" was also only offered with cream cheese, would have preferred yogurt. We wound up getting coffee, bagels/muffins/pastries ..."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Martine Inn
"A beautiful inn that is located in a prime location of Monterrey! Incredibly romantic inn, would 100% go again!"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Green Gables Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
"Green Gables was the perfect place to stay. Fantastic location, friendly helpful staff, lovely comfortable room. Unbeatable views of Monterey Bay. I would definitely recommend and stay again if we were lucky enough to come back"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"The Portola Hotel and Spa Monterey Bay is a beautiful hotel. And they accomodated our pet with ease, offering a bed, bowls, and cookie upon arrival. Their pet fee was by far the best in the area. Extremely clean rooms with slider doors to a balcony to let the fresh sea air in. They have an elegant ..."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Loved our stay and will return!"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Where to stay in 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.

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.

Asilomar Dunes
If you're spending some time in Asilomar Dunes, Monterey Bay and Point Pinos Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
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.

















