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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

Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes interior views and marine life

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.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Lovers Point featuring rugged coastline

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
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 through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Oceanview Boulevard
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

Top hotels in Retreat

Martine Inn

Martine Inn

4 out of 5
255 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove CA
The price is ₹19,904 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹19,904
₹22,540 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (553 reviews)
I loved everything about this room! I wished I would have had more time to enjoy it but being able to hear the ocean at night and seeing the sunrise over the beautiful ocean view of my room, was a wonderful touch.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Martine Inn
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

3.5 out of 5
612 Central Ave Pacific Grove CA
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! (1,017 reviews)
Lovely inn. Great breakfast and beautiful location.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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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 ₹29,819 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
₹29,819
₹33,703 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (494 reviews)
Overall an amazing and gorgeous place to stay. No fridge or TV in the room we stayed in which was unfortunate for us but not a necessity to others.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ₹19,220 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹19,220
₹22,833 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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! (2,991 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, clean rooms, efficient elevators, location is perfect. Jacks restaurant was delicious! Would definitely come back again!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 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 Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,554 reviews)
Good loca

Reviewed on 10 Mar 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 ₹30,471 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
₹30,471
₹35,142 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,455 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods 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

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.

Hillcrest
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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.

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

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.

Grove Acres
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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.

Seaview

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