Hillcrest Travel Guide
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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
"Great family friendly hotel! Walking distance to the wharf. The kids loved the pool and how centrally located it was to everything in Monterey."
Reviewed on 30 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
"Awesome place for family great staff."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Everything was wonderful"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Conveniently located near freeway and Food"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"The valet parking was helpful as the hotel is on a busy street. You do have to pay a flat rate fee of course. There is a parking a garage across the street as well. The staff is very kind, helpful and responsive. The room was clean. Personally, I think if I just needed a place to stay on a solo vacation, ..."
Reviewed on 30 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.

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 Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.




















