Jacks Peak Travel Guide
Monterey

Visit Jacks Peak
Things to do

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

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

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Jacks Peak

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Great staff! Location is near everything!"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"This property had a wonderful, well maintained pool/hot tub and great restaurant. Front desk staff were attentive. The roof was really clean and nice. I loved the filtered water with a coconut finish you could refill water bottles in. My balcony was also nice. Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"The property was great with ample restaurants and great views."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"The historic part which is where we stayed was very quaint but for today’s needs there are no usb type connections for devices and the older wiring was a bit dicey to use cables for power to our phones. We should have had the plug in adapter and it’s a fair chance it was my charger that wasn’t charging ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"The way the suites are advertised are a bit misleading. Online you can choose whether your suite is accessible or not. Turns out 4 out of the 6 Monterey suites are accessible. My wife and I had booked a non-accessible suite for our honeymoon but were given an accessible unit. We asked to move rooms ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Where to stay in Jacks Peak

Downtown Monterey
The pristine beaches and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Monterey State Beach or Munras Avenue might round out your trip.

New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.

Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old Monterey
Old Monterey is a destination visitors seek out for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and popular aquarium. You might also want to check out attractions like Monterey State Historic Park or Waterfront while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Lighthouse District
Lighthouse District is well-regarded for its pristine beaches, ample dining options and popular aquarium, and you might also want to make a stop by Cannery Row, a top sight in the neighbourhood.


















