Hillcrest
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 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
Step into a field guide to the Californian Central Coast, packed with local birdlife, marine life and Native American culture.
Things to do
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Top hotels in Hillcrest
Carmel Bay View Inn
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was cozy. Carmel was just a walk away. The room was very reasonably priced. The complimentary breakfast was delicious. The atmosphere made our stay wonderful.
Reviewed on 29 Jan, 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 29 Jan, 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Room was cute and cozy. Really loved the fire place
Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Your large lobby with the bar was excellent. We were pleasantly surprised with the live music every night. We especially enjoyed the mandolin player.
Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
Reviewed on 1 Feb, 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Was a lot of fun! Really enjoyed the property and stay.
Reviewed on 31 Jan, 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 Aquarium and Monterey Bay 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.
