Hillcrest
Pacific Grove
Visit Hillcrest
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 such as 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: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Hillcrest
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"All around a great experience"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Waterfront hotel with great restaurant on the water. Needs a little updating but very clean! Be sure to book a room with a great view. We overlooked the back of the hotel and had delivery trucks in and out each morning."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"The hotel is nice and clean. Just located behind the gas station and views from the rooms not very nice. A little far for walking to beaches and center of town, but close enough to Point Lobos. We had a good time."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Nice hotel but the rooms can use some upgrades."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"This is a very old hotel with plenty of charm and history, but it also is very outdated. No A/C, no screens on the windows, smells old and like mildew, terrible WiFi, etc. comfy bed, nice shower, just old."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
"Everything was perfect except the person at the front desk. Came across as rude and unhelpful."
Reviewed on 2 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.
Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay 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.
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 Point Pinos Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
