Hillcrest Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
Popular places to visit
Lovers Point
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.
Point Pinos Lighthouse
Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.
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.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
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.
Pacific Grove Golf Links
Enjoy a round of golf in Pacific Grove at Pacific Grove Golf Links. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
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
Excellent service, amazing employees and exemplary guest environment overall.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Staff was friendly and very efficient!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The rooms were kept very clean and had very helpful and nice staff for the whole trip. The hotel is beautiful in and out with plenty of areas to enjoy the Ocean and has Very good food.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Amazing experience over a long weekend. Lots of activities and things to do in and in and around the ranch. The rooms are great, actually more like an apartment with living room, terrace, and walk in closet. And, it's the most dog friendly hotel we've ever stayed in! We could take our labradoodle ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Great location! Bonus points for allowing dogs.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
Very clean and nice location
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest
Town Center
If you're spending some time in Town Center, Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum and Antique Clocks are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Country Club Gate
While Country Club Gate isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey are some notable places to visit nearby.
Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay and Cannery Row are top sights worth seeing.
Del Monte
Del Monte might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
