Retreat Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
American Tin Cannery
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at American Tin Cannery during your stay in Pacific Grove. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the golf courses.
Activities
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Carmel Tour in The Heavenly 17 Mile Drive
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Our pick of the best Retreat Hotel Deals
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Comfortable, spacious room. Friendly staff. Great location
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Martine Inn
Great staff. Very friendly. Awesome sitting room overlooking the ocean. Great breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property
We were very excited about this getaway, and this establishment certainly lived up to our expectations. We stayed in the Julia room, which offered an absolutely stunning view of the ocean through its large windows. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, with one minor exception: there were no refreshments ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
From desk personnel where A+, room clean and spacious
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Amazing hotel, staff were super helpful and lovely. Hotel location is right in the middle of town with loads of eating and wine bars next to it.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Gorgeous view and great room!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 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.
