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
"A beautiful hotel! We had a great time"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Carmel Mission Inn

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"The most beautiful"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"Beautifully maintained. Staff very helpful. There as a leak by the pool and when notified the staff immediately took care of the issue."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"Wonderful hotel! The room was exactly how it was depicted in pictures. Staff members were kind, helpful, and shared great recommendations for local events and restaurants. I look forward to my next stay!"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 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.




















