Retreat Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Point Pinos Lighthouse
Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
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.
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
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Explore California: 14+ Self-Guided Audio Tours – At Your Own Pace
Top hotels in Retreat
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Everything was great! Suchs a lovely place to stay! It was a bit pricey but definitely worth it! I had a good breakfast, comphy bed , nice room with everything clean! You could get water all the time and you had options to eat inside or outside where they had a beautiful outdoor sit area!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Martine Inn
Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast and great location!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Breakfast menu was good, cooked well and quality was awesome.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Monterey Hotel
Cute hotel, very helpful staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Clean, Comfortable, nice!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
This is one of my favorite hotels. Staff is wonderful, restaurant and bar are lovely. My only complaint is the rooms are becoming dated and the bathroom sliding door offers no privacy because of its age and being warped. Time to replace the bathroom doors.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Retreat
Town Center
If you're spending some time in Town Center, Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum and Antique Clocks 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.
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.
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.
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.
