Title: Visit Hillcrest: 2026 Hillcrest, Pacific Grove Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Hillcrest](https://expedia.com/Hillcrest-Hotels.d976408710077648896.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Pacific Grove](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Pacific-Grove.d9044.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Pacific Grove](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Pacific-Grove.d9044.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Hillcrest](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Hillcrest.d976408710077648896.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hillcrest Vacations](https://expedia.com/Hillcrest.d976408710077648896.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Hillcrest, CA ## Pacific Grove ## Visit Hillcrest Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Pacific Grove Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Pacific-Grove.dx9044) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Monterey Bay Aquarium showing marine life and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063305/1b6d21be-7215-42ac-b511-1c4be9f92d9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay Aquarium 4.5/5(1,734 reviews) Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves. [](https://expedia.com/Monterey-Bay-Aquarium-Retreat.d6063305.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lovers Point featuring rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328083/596a3f05-a25b-44b0-b2cd-ba39bf71cf90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lovers Point 4.5/5(794 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Lovers-Point-Beach-Tract.d6328083.Vacation-Attraction) ![Point Pinos Lighthouse showing a lighthouse and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089203/e23c0ec3-f2b8-4542-a3f4-1b966151f0b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Point Pinos Lighthouse 4.5/5(288 reviews) Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. [](https://expedia.com/Point-Pinos-Lighthouse-Asilomar-Dunes.d6089203.Vacation-Attraction) ![The butterflies have once again returned to California to over winter , read up about their incredible life history and marvel about our incredible world .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9044/c5d0e348-ac0e-4ff9-8c36-0394e829a357.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary 4/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Monarch-Grove-Butterfly-Sanctuary-Grove-Acres.d6312443.Vacation-Attraction) ![View of a cove on Sunset Cliffs Blvd. in San Diego, CA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6328081/3e33b109-d103-4c98-a276-b0fbe3bfe6ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oceanview Boulevard Oceanview Boulevard is just one of the places to see in Pacific Grove, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/Oceanview-Boulevard-Beach-Tract.d6328081.Vacation-Attraction) ![Waves break along the rocky coastal shores of the Monterey Bay, at Asilomar Beach, in Pacific Grove, along the central coast of California, close the the Big Sur coast and Highway 1.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/632321341828796416/404f8aa8-d7f9-429b-9437-e1bba7e29a95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove. [](https://expedia.com/Asilomar-Dunes-Nature-Preserve-Pacific-Grove.d632321341828796416.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583863/5b1ebb3c-e5d2-44c8-bdd2-b457f2bd52a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour $75 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details) ![RadWagon tandem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385287/ccfaa45d-65fb-459c-b8a7-8b9cf4127440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr $79 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/montereys-17-mile-drive-guided-electric-bike-tour.a1385287.activity-details) ![Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48223089/194ea493-f85e-4071-9dcd-2aedb9f4336f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide $70 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758083/6f35c3d7-4fcb-467a-9464-1825ae8a7c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise $95 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details) ![Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751405/55972508-9a4b-4ed7-b08f-7f14280d9452.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental $55 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-and-17-mile-drive-half-day-electric-bike-rental.a4751405.activity-details) ![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo $23 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-ticket-power-up-combo.a47761192.activity-details) [See all activities in Pacific Grove](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Pacific-Grove.d9044.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Hillcrest Hotel Deals ![Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1024/0221d503_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA $218 nightly $259 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (3,016 reviews) The room was excellent. The hotel location is even better. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=1024&PinnedHotelID=1024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976408710077648896) ![Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18152/d0aba218_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa 1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA $230 nightly $267 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,560 reviews) It’s an excellent hotel right on the gold course. We had a room with a balcony and enjoyed our stay very much. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=18152&PinnedHotelID=18152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976408710077648896) ![Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25100/25067/10063030_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row Monterey CA $323 nightly $373 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,451 reviews) Centrally located for beaches, aquarium and shops. Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=25067&PinnedHotelID=25067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976408710077648896) ![Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/35900/35893/30af1503_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa 700 Munras Ave Monterey CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $189 nightly $220 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,747 reviews) The pool was such a hit for both the kids and the adults. Breakfast was scrumptious and coupled with the exceptional service from Ms. Rebecca we felt right at home and catered to. We would definitely stay here again if we ever in the area again. Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=35893&PinnedHotelID=35893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976408710077648896) ![Carmel Mission Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21300/21218/4f080b1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmel Mission Inn 3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA $199 nightly $225 total Apr 14 - Apr 15 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,733 reviews) Lobby is fine and has a nice 70’s retro vibe to it but the rooms were terrible, smell and not a $4-500 a night value. Won’t be coming back. Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F14%2F2026&endDate=4%2F15%2F2026&selected=21218&PinnedHotelID=21218&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976408710077648896) ![Carmel Bay View Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1808/6a559ab2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carmel Bay View Inn Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA $212 nightly $239 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,573 reviews) The good: The room was spotless and very clean. Excellent location- walking distance to all the main shops and restaurants. Areas of opportunity: We so happened to come during a huge heat wave and there is no AC. Asked the front desk about a fan and they didn’t have any fans. Also asked about a water ... Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=1808&PinnedHotelID=1808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976408710077648896) [See all 1,451 properties in Hillcrest](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%2F2026®ionId=976408710077648896) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Pacific-Grove-Town-Center.dx976406411374649344) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sunset While Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Pacific-Grove-Sunset.dx976408970302775296) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Pacific-Grove-Seaview.dx976409433169358848) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Pacific-Grove-Country-Club-Gate.dx976409716058394624) ![View from the Aquarium in Monterey. Even on an overcast day it’s pretty incredible.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/861a528c-74c2-4a20-a204-95924623728f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Retreat If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Pacific-Grove-Retreat.dx976405856921227264) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Pacific-Grove-Del-Monte.dx976409272076660736) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Pacific-Grove.dx9044.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neigh.Neighborhoods) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Hillcrest, CA