Hillcrest Travel Guide
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Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

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: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"It’s hard to know what to expect when you’ve never been to the town before. This is a great place for location. I wanted to check in quick and stretch my legs walking along the ocean. That happened. A few unhomed folks along the way. If you want valet, help with your bags, friendly but not BFF staff. ..."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Loved our stay and will return!"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
"Very convenient location and close to Ocean Ave. within 2 blocks."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"The room was just ok nothing special for the price you pay i expected it to be a bit more furnished. No drinking water, plain room. It is far from main entrance and we wanted to take an uber to a wedding but had to walk a distance up hill to main entrance to catch the uber, in dress clothes and high ..."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Monarch Resort
"Very safe feeling neighborhood"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Hotel Pacific
"So our family started a little road trip down Half Moon Bay and along the CA coast We stopped to stay at the Pacific Hotel in Monterey in a Jr suite. Let me tell you, we were amazed how clean, comfortable, and amazing it was. After a long day around town at Fishermans Warf with 3 kids we were exhausted, ..."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 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 Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary.

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 Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary 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.




















