Retreat, CA

Pacific Grove

View from the Aquarium in Monterey. Even on an overcast day it’s pretty incredible.
View from the Aquarium in Monterey. Even on an overcast day it’s pretty incredible.
Neon fish
In lower left corner of pic, can see seal pup suckling its mother and next to them a female soon to calf. Long section of bike trail fenced off. Spring is home to seals in the Monterey area. #california #coast (April 2017)
Looking towards Hopkins Marine Station from the Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail

Popular places to visit

Lovers Point featuring rugged coastline

Lovers Point

4.5/5(792 reviews)

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.

Lovers Point
Point Pinos Lighthouse showing a lighthouse and general coastal views

Point Pinos Lighthouse

4.5/5(287 reviews)

Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.

Point Pinos Lighthouse
The butterflies have once again returned to California to over winter , read up about their incredible life history and marvel about our incredible world .

Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
Waves break along the rocky coastal shores of the Monterey Bay, at Asilomar Beach, in Pacific Grove, along the central coast of California, close the the Big Sur coast and Highway 1.

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve

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

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History which includes interior views

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

5/5(1 review)

Step into a field guide to the Californian Central Coast, packed with local birdlife, marine life and Native American culture.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
View of a cove on Sunset Cliffs Blvd. in San Diego, CA.

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 the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Oceanview Boulevard

Retreat Hotel Deals

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

3.5 out of 5
612 Central Ave Pacific Grove CA
The price is ₩138,276 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
₩138,276
₩159,089 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Very clean room staff amazing good Mexican restaurant across the way. Will return

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

3.5 out of 5
555 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove CA
The price is ₩329,229 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
₩329,229
₩373,331 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (456 reviews)
We have stayed here multiple times. The rooms are always comfortable, and the location is unbeatable.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Martine Inn

Martine Inn

4 out of 5
255 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove CA
The price is ₩265,212 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
₩265,212
₩300,988 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf B&B in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (540 reviews)
They weee fantastic

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Martine Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ₩320,625 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩320,625
₩380,494 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,902 reviews)
Excellent service, amazing employees and exemplary guest environment overall.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,490 reviews)
Great place to stay. Close to everything. Staff very nice.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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The Monterey Hotel
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is ₩459,604 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩459,604
₩530,469 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,429 reviews)
Room was spotless with a beautiful ocean view. Staff was friendly and very attentive

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Other neighborhoods around Retreat

Sunset

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.

Town Center
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Hillcrest

When in Hillcrest, you can plan a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hillcrest
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Sunset

While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sunset
#ontheroad. From the bus as we headed to 17mile drive.

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.

Beach Tract
The butterflies have once again returned to California to over winter , read up about their incredible life history and marvel about our incredible world .

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.

Grove Acres
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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.

Seaview

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