Hillcrest Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
Visit Hillcrest
Things to do

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Clean & beautiful room, well organized staff"
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"The hotel can be a bit confusing to navigate, especially when trying to find your room, as there are many elevators. Other than that, it’s a nice hotel with a fairly standard room. Overall, a pleasant stay."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Carmel Mission Inn

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Amazing stay"
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"Location is good. Rooms are small, hot, outdated, and in need of repair."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"Hotel was fine. Nothing great or bad"
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Hillcrest

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.

Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

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.




















