Hillcrest Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
Popular places to visit
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and find out why this is a top attraction in Pacific Grove. Stroll along the area's pebble beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.
Lovers Point
Lovers Point 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 area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
Point Pinos Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Pacific Grove when you stop by Point Pinos Lighthouse. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
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.
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
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History during your trip to Pacific Grove. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.
Top hotels in Hillcrest
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A little confusing to find the pool, it was in a different building so you have to leave the main building and walk across a walkway to access to pool/ spa and gym. Not a big deal but unexpected.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Beautiful property
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Did not meet expectations. Facility needs more upkeep and general maintenance, mostly on the exterior and outdoor areas. Stayed in building Q, which had litter and some trash in the open hallway for the 3 nights we were there. The 2 bedroom queen with patio room was spacious and pretty nice I side, ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Hotel is centrally located, quiet and safe
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
Room was clean… Restaurant was good… Staff was friendly… parking was insufficient…Overall average to above average experience.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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
Sunset might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Asilomar State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Seaview
While Seaview may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey.
Country Club Gate
While Country Club Gate isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey are some notable places to visit nearby.
Retreat
If you're spending some time in Retreat, Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.
Del Monte
Del Monte might not have many top sights, but Monterey Bay Aquarium and Presidio of Monterey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
