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.
Hillcrest Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Good location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2026/4/26
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Reviewed on 2026/4/26
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
For the price I’ve paid there are more options that were available and more nicer than this one was. Since I don’t live there I got tricked with the online images. just online picture pretty place not in person. It feels like motel than a resort
Reviewed on 2026/4/24
Carmel Bay View Inn
Great location, decent breakfast, clean rooms
Reviewed on 2026/4/26
The Monterey Hotel
Parking was easy and right down the street. The coffee was very good!!
Reviewed on 2026/4/25
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Room was clean. Bed was ok. Pillows were very flat. Outside of facility was not very clean. Price was way out of line for this type of lodging.
Reviewed on 2026/4/25
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.
