Hillcrest Travel Guide
Pacific Grove
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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: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour

Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Great hotel , and staff was a great help
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Outstanding place to stay!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

The Monterey Hotel
The room was clean and staff was helpful. The room itself was nice, but definitely got warm at night. Unfortunately the fan itself made a lot of noise at night. We tried opening the window at night, but it was quite noisy. Overall, the hotel was in a very nice and convenient location.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
It was a very pleasant stay.Our room is always neat and clean.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Incredible place to stay in the heart of downtown. Would definitely come back next time.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

