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 like 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
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Retreat
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Very cute with style. Close to the beach! Service is excellent!
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Martine Inn
Great location. Beautiful hotel with cool history.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Beautiful property. Ocean views. Quaint and quiet. Enjoyed waking up and walking across the street to the Oceanside path that goes for miles and miles. Easy walk to cannery row. Great restaurant at lovers point. Walked everywhere. It was a 10 out of 10. No phones or tv in the rooms which was fine ...
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
Room was beautiful, fireplace added a lot to the ambience. Breakfast was hot and delicious. Staff was very friendly and the grounds were clean and well kept. Planning to return soon!
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The hotel is very modern with nice wood accents. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Everything was great best location. Hotel was clean staff very friendly near great restaurants
Reviewed on Feb 2, 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
When in Hillcrest, you can plan a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sunset
While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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
When in Grove Acres, you can plan a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Seaview
Though Seaview might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey.
