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Our guide on where to stay in Hillcrest
Find the best Hillcrest areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Hillcrest
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.
Our pick of the best Hillcrest Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$454 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$454
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,742 reviews)
"Great location to walk to fisherman ’s wharf, cannery row and Alvarado street bars and restaurants. Delicious and fresh breakfast in hotel. Great for a weekend getaway!"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
The Monterey Hotel
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
8/10 Very Good! (1,363 reviews)
"The Hotel offered a upgrade of $20 to a deluxe room with a fire place. The fire place didn't work, and I would like a refund."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$632 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$632
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,364 reviews)
"Beautiful room with a view of the bay. The restaurants are great and the service excellent."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Discover the most popular places to visit in Hillcrest
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.
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.
Activities
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
NZ$119
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
NZ$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
NZ$106
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
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