Hillcrest Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
Visit Hillcrest
Things to do

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

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

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
"Amazing stay with an awesome location!"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"I wouldn’t stay there again noisey"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"BEAUTIFUL RESORT we will definitely stay again"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"We did not like that there were no fireplace as shown on the website. The room was extremely small. No room for an open wheel chair! We asked for a room just a little bigger than room 311 and they said sorry there’s nothing else available. There was a stained decorative pillow on the bed. There was ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Beautiful, large property. Nice gardens and hammocks. Nice gym, as far as useful equipment cooling eucalyptus towels. But some equipment was chipped/ broken and the water dispenser said "filter at 0% needs replacement". Resort fee, which maybe makes sense if you golf, but I'm used to resorts having ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Good value. Clean and quiet room near Monterey. Staff was friendly and check in was quick and easy. Shopping nearby."
Reviewed on 12 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.




















