Title: Retreat Travel Guide: Best of Retreat, Pacific Grove Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Retreat](https://expedia.co.uk/Retreat-Hotels.d976405856921227264.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Pacific Grove](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Pacific-Grove.d9044.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Retreat Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Retreat.d976405856921227264.Car-Hire-Guide)[Retreat Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Retreat.d976405856921227264.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Retreat Travel Guide ## Pacific Grove ![View from the Aquarium in Monterey. Even on an overcast day it’s pretty incredible.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/861a528c-74c2-4a20-a204-95924623728f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from the Aquarium in Monterey. Even on an overcast day it’s pretty incredible.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/861a528c-74c2-4a20-a204-95924623728f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Neon fish](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/e5b6a6e9-d49d-42bc-b4e1-bf51f1c7d81c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/bff6779f-7230-4c0a-9a82-084610712184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Looking towards Hopkins Marine Station from the Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/dfb03bef-afd6-4760-a2a5-8239332f8222.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Retreat Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Pacific Grove travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Grove.dx9044) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes interior views and marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063305/1b6d21be-7215-42ac-b511-1c4be9f92d9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay Aquarium 4.5/5(29 reviews) Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Bay-Aquarium-New-Monterey.d6063305.Attraction) ![Lovers Point featuring rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328083/596a3f05-a25b-44b0-b2cd-ba39bf71cf90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lovers Point 4.5/5(17 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lovers-Point-Pacific-Grove.d6328083.Attraction) ![Point Pinos Lighthouse featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089203/e23c0ec3-f2b8-4542-a3f4-1b966151f0b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Point Pinos Lighthouse 4/5(16 reviews) Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Point-Pinos-Lighthouse-Pacific-Grove.d6089203.Attraction) ![The butterflies have once again returned to California to over winter , read up about their incredible life history and marvel about our incredible world .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/c5d0e348-ac0e-4ff9-8c36-0394e829a357.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monarch-Grove-Butterfly-Sanctuary-Grove-Acres.d6312443.Attraction) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/632321341828796416/404f8aa8-d7f9-429b-9437-e1bba7e29a95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Asilomar-Dunes-Nature-Preserve-Monterey.d632321341828796416.Attraction) ![Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089205/42bffd4b-4ebb-42be-8b26-fab311f0b50a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Grove-Museum-Of-Natural-History-Pacific-Grove.d6089205.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48223089/194ea493-f85e-4071-9dcd-2aedb9f4336f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide £51 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details) ![RadWagon tandem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385287/ccfaa45d-65fb-459c-b8a7-8b9cf4127440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr £58 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/montereys-17-mile-drive-guided-electric-bike-tour.a1385287.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758083/6f35c3d7-4fcb-467a-9464-1825ae8a7c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise £69 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details) ![Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751405/55972508-9a4b-4ed7-b08f-7f14280d9452.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental £40 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-and-17-mile-drive-half-day-electric-bike-rental.a4751405.activity-details) ![All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48909182/840c0f82-d5f5-4aa7-a742-fb36a2e78635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey £21 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/all-day-unlimited-games-in-monterey.a48909182.activity-details) ![Mini Golf 9 Hole Course and Fun Indoor Games in Monterey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48908844/5c6717a6-6756-49dc-b9fd-c6cba4d6be1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mini Golf 9 Hole Course in Monterey £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mini-golf-9-hole-course-in-monterey.a48908844.activity-details) [See all activities in Pacific Grove](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Pacific-Grove.d9044.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Retreat ![Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/970000/969000/968983/6d0b1d42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel 612 Central Ave Pacific Grove CA £109 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews) Everything was extraordinary. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=968983&PinnedHotelID=968983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976405856921227264) ![Martine Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7050000/7043400/7043348/6823c35d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Martine Inn 255 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove CA £155 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf B&B in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (541 reviews) Great location. Beautiful hotel with cool history. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=7043348&PinnedHotelID=7043348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976405856921227264) ![Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68870000/68865600/68865529/f72fd788_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property 555 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove CA £224 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (468 reviews) Fantastic place? Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=68865529&PinnedHotelID=68865529&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976405856921227264) ![Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1024/0221d503_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA £169 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees 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 in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,949 reviews) Everything was great! Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=1024&PinnedHotelID=1024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976405856921227264) ![The Monterey Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12400/12377/d1fdaaee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Monterey Hotel 407 Calle Principal Monterey CA Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,512 reviews) Clean rooms, great location, friendly staff! Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=12377&PinnedHotelID=12377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976405856921227264) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=12377&PinnedHotelID=12377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976405856921227264) ![Carmel Bay View Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1808/6a559ab2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmel Bay View Inn Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,497 reviews) 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! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Grove-Town-Center.dx976406411374649344) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Grove-Hillcrest.dx976408710077648896) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Grove-Sunset.dx976408970302775296) ![#ontheroad. From the bus as we headed to 17mile drive.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/0d9c56d2-a01a-49fa-9359-402e107c1c4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Grove-Beach-Tract.dx976406798970286080) ![The butterflies have once again returned to California to over winter , read up about their incredible life history and marvel about our incredible world .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/c5d0e348-ac0e-4ff9-8c36-0394e829a357.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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