Hillcrest Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
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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
"We love it!"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"They charge for parking daily ($30) as well as a resort fee (+ taxes). The showers had low water pressure and the hot tub jets were broken."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"I went alone. All though there were mostly families I felt comfortable there. The massage was excellent, food was great and loved the fire pit and snores. Would definitely go there again to get away"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"We paid $500 a night to be placed right over the garbage garage and was disturbed at 6am daily. Not worth it."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"The gentleman at the counter was beyond accommodating and polite. He voluntarily upgraded us to a room with a microwave and a refrigerator. And that worked out beautiful for us because we had thought a lot of food with us. Thank you so much for that. Very kind gesture. We will definitely stay there ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"Nice place with one exception, No air conditioning in the rooms. The room was warm & stuffy. Staff was kind & brought us a fan."
Reviewed on 3 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.




















