Hillcrest Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
Visit Hillcrest
Things to do

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: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Our only complaint is the elevators are too small, everything else was perfect! We went with our two small kids and had the best time."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Large clean room, comfortable bed. Nice amenities"
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

The Monterey Hotel
"Enjoyed our stay at Monterey the staff were very friendly and helpful, however the property could do with some updating it is a little worn and the room was so hot! They supplied a fan but it was noisy all night and we woke up with a headache each morning. Shame as the hotel Is is a great position, ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"My last day there the at 8:00 am the gardener started running the air blower it was so loud it lasted for about 1 hr and the smell of fumes went inside the room. I will not stay here again."
Reviewed on 23 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.




















