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

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Clean room. Pet friendly. Professional and courteous staff."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Nice place to stay"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Nice & comfortable hotel."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"i did not like the property , it’s very expensive but the bathroom missing lot of things , toothpaste , head shower cup, all those little things missing , they are charging a lot for property but little things are not there, they should improve the quality"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"The area surrounding this hotel is located in a very convenient and accessible location with many things to do. However, does hotels also very inconvenience with no refrigerator in the room, no microwave in the room as well as no ice machine on the floors. Not recommended for families"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Property itself is very unkept, with cigarette butts everywhere and dog poo in many of the designated pet areas. Walkway to our second floor room was also very dirty with trash everywhere. Room was okay, small but had everything we needed for the most part. Faucet was strange and sprayed everywhere ..."
Reviewed on 6 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.




















