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

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Amazing place to stay, so close to everything and the hotel was clean, classy and the staff was very friendly!"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"The room was clean and spacious."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Great place to stay."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Great amenities and restaurants. Very cool underground bridge to connect the 2 sides of the property. Really cool hot tubs on the rooftop. Great views of the ocean, and close to everything we needed."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Great place for the price close to the beach and easy access to the freeway the staff was great and friendly"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"The location of the hotel can’t be better. Walking to restaurants the pier etc. this is our secondtime staying here. The carpets downstairs are worn but the room was beautiful. Beds comfortable but room hot no ac. The staff are wonderful"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 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 Aquarium and Monterey Bay 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.




















