Retreat Travel Guide
Pacific Grove





Popular places to visit

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and find out why this is a top attraction in Pacific Grove. Stroll along the area's pebble beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

Lovers Point
Lovers Point is just one of the places to see in Pacific Grove, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

Point Pinos Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Pacific Grove when you stop by Point Pinos Lighthouse. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.

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
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History during your trip to Pacific Grove. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.
Top hotels in Retreat

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
"Very nice and clean rooms. Great location."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Martine Inn
"Great location and view."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
"Comfortable bed. Basic amenities. Quiet neighborhood, but thin walls. Limited onsite parking. Friendly and helpful staff. Good location, as far as restaurants, entertainment and walk to the beach."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"The room was very clean. It was a little run down. The door in the bathroom was repaired not very well a few times on the bottom which was unappealing. Also we were at a loss about the amenities provided by the hotel. They do have a refrigerator in the room. Staff was professional but no one told ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Beautiful hotel and very well maintained. The decoration is very nice!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"They could use a snack bar open longer hours."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 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 Cannery Row.

Grove Acres
Grove Acres might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row 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 Cannery Row are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
















