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.
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.
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
The staff were friendly and helpful. Our stay was relaxing with clean room and comfy beds. Hotel was truly dog-friendly. We loved that the Portola Plaza and Fisherman’s Wharf were just short walks from hotel.
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
cozy, ckean room.
Reviewed on 2026/3/24
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Parking was easy and the valet fee is not as high as many other locations. The staff is friendly and attentive and the hotel is clean inside and out.
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Restaurant is delicious but expensive, rooms are a little dated, but clean and nice, beds are comfortable. They charge for parking, EV chargers are not complimentary, and parking is a disaster.
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Carmel Mission Inn
Really cozy place
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Carmel Bay View Inn
We enjoyed our stay very much. The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. We slept well and loved awakening to a view of the Pacific. The staff were courteous and helpful. A lovely property in the heart of downtown Carmel for easy walking to shops and restaurants.
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
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 Aquarium and Monterey Bay 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.
