Hillcrest Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
Visit Hillcrest
Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

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
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Carmel Mission Inn
"We like the Carmel Mission Inn because it is ideally located. It also has on site overnight parking."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Fantastic views, courteous staff, convenient valet, centrally located, and beautiful rooms. Can’t wait to go back."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"The outdoor restaurant with fireplace and the food being served there was wonderful"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"So great"
Reviewed on 29 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 and Monterey Bay Aquarium 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.




















