Hillcrest Travel Guide
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Visit Hillcrest
Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

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

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Great location."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"The rooms were very roomy and clean. We requested adjoining rooms and they were accommodating."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Great place and helpful staff. Just a bit overbooked with guests to take advantage of fireputs and pool area"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Beautiful hotel, excellent location"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"This is a good property with minimal amenities.it is a property that you can stay one night but no more,there is no coffee maker or iron in room,tv is very small and the beds have a metal frame with springs that make a lot of noise if you move"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"This should not be considered a 3 star hotel. It is in a great area, but it needs some renovation. All in all ok but just not what we expected."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 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.

Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay 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.

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 Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.




















