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.
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.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
Things to do
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
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's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Top hotels in Retreat
Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
Loved everything about this property! Would definitely stay again!!!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Great staff, delicious yogurt parfaits, and so much character in the architecture and decor!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Martine Inn
Everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Most charming place to stay. Beautiful site, gorgeous view, huge room & the bed was SO comfortable! Thank you so much to your staff as well, they were great.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The lobby of the hotel is very nice with a decent restaurant and bar. The location is excellent as it's right in the heart of downtown Monterey and a short walk to Cannery Row. My biggest complaint is that the beds and the pillows are not very good.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The best hotel in Monterey. We stay here every year and it never disappoints. It’s beautiful, clean, smells amazing, the best restaurants and the views are spectacular. We can’t wait for our next visit.
Reviewed on 18 May 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.
