Retreat
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.
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.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
Things to do
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Top hotels in Retreat
Martine Inn
I loved everything about this room! I wished I would have had more time to enjoy it but being able to hear the ocean at night and seeing the sunrise over the beautiful ocean view of my room, was a wonderful touch.
Reviewed on 2 Mar, 2026
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Wonderful hotel, historic and full of charm. We loved the queen bed room and breakfast!
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026
Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Beautiful facility walking distance to Fisherman’s Wharf
Reviewed on 17 Mar, 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Toilet in room didn’t flush properly. Shower pressure decreased repeatedly while showering. No towels at the pool- took 30 minutes for them to be restocked.
Reviewed on 17 Mar, 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Building and staff was excellent but room they did not clean it looked like because there was stains and blood on the sheets and bed we went to go to our room and we had to wait for them to send Bell hop up to clean and redo the bed and everything before we can turn in for the night great place but ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar, 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.
