Hillcrest Travel Guide
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Things to do

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

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"One thing was bad.. big bright light outside in front of window. Shades were closed but some light come through and did disrupt my sleep."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"The location and hotel were perfect rooms were clean valet was fast everyone was kind"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"Our room was clean and the bed comfortable. This is an older property so you have to realize some parts are historic and don’t have amenities you might find in most newer properties. Our room didn’t have a/c. They did have fans and we could open the window. It was cooler outside so our room never ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Rooms are okay, we can hear the other door person talking and fan sound, not a great place to saty"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
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.




















