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

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Loved that our room allowed us to have our own private entry access. The bathroom is outdated but clean. The room was spacious. I would suggest better pillows. I did like that Portola offers express checkout which allows you to not go to the lobby if you provide your email and preferred check out ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Carmel Mission Inn

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

The Monterey Hotel
"Please don’t go here. The pictures didn’t look great and it was cheap when we booked it but everything is much worse in person. This place is an absolute dump. It’s unfortunate because it’s in a great area, right downtown. It’s about a 20 minute walk to the popular spots in Cannery Row. The carpets ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Stargazer Hotel
"I stayed at room 107. AC didn't work. The keurig coffee machine didn't work. Shower was weak. They probably wanted to conserve water. This would be a problem for women with long hair if they want to wash their hair. Oh and water from the shower was leaking to the floor right outside the shower area. ..."
Reviewed on 4 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 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.




















