Hillcrest, CA
Pacific Grove
Popular places to visit
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.
Lovers Point
Enjoy a day of sun and surf at this beautiful beach, which is one of the few places on the U.S. west coast where you can watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean.
Point Pinos Lighthouse
Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast.
Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
Enjoy a trip to Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary and popular activities like golfing in Pacific Grove. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Step into a field guide to the Californian Central Coast, packed with local birdlife, marine life and Native American culture.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
Things to do
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Hillcrest Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola is great! We stay there whenever we go to Monterey, the hotel is great, the employees couldn't be more helpful, the location is the best in walking distance to so many things which i really love. Don't hesitate on booking this place.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The adjoining room door was next to the bed. Very poor sound proofing. The next room’s conversations at normal tones sounded like they were in our room. They talked until 2:45AM. The hotel clerk did make note of it the next morning when I reported it. Hopefully they will fix the problem.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The dragging of bags in & out of buildings was terrible, we had to take an elevator & walk through 2 buildings to get to our room & go outside between buildings- some buildings did not connect making it even harder to find the room, would not recommend this for mostly this reason- people move & helpful, ...
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
The Monterey Hotel
No AC room got pretty warm . Otherwise all good
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
Loved the mid century modern decor. Breakfast at the restaurant was very good.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The room was big spacious, so comfortable. They accommodated my cats had everything I needed. That baseball was awesome all the way around the property. Everything is clean nice very well-kept I would come back.
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Other neighborhoods around 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.
Sunset
While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Seaview
Though Seaview might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey.
Country Club Gate
Though Country Club Gate might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey.
Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.
Del Monte
When in Del Monte, you can plan a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
