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.
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.
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.
Things to do
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Hillcrest Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Great hotel
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Staff very friendly. Less expensive than Carmel. One night stay on the way to Big Sur.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
There was a septic smell coming from the bathroom.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Old hotel. Great location. We had a front room which was super loud with road noise. It made it tough to sleep.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The rooms could use some refresh of furniture style as well as the bathrooms but otherwise, very comfy and fine for casual overnights.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
Room was clean… Restaurant was good… Staff was friendly… parking was insufficient…Overall average to above average experience.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 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.
