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

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Top hotels in Jacks Peak

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"They throw my family to a corner room which is next to the elevator. So rude. How can you do that when we have two young kids with us. The elevator kept us up all night. Terrible experience!"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Room was nice, near by a shopping center, good location to go around Carmel. Very beautiful plants"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Expensive but was so old … interior felt like a motel 6 and an old one at that"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Thank you"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"Nice if you are looking to stay downtown. Parking was a pain and most parking decks you had to pay. There was only two places to park and unload your luggage. We had to park down the street and carry luggage down the street to the hotel. I would recommend staying outside Monterey for a much less ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Sink didn't drain properly , room 252 Phone didn't work, TV didn't work, remote didn't work, no volume control, and my son is a technician. Walkways dirty with debris And overflowing trash in cans along walkways Floor in room not clean and gritty General Manager of this motel was gone or unavailable ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
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 Dennis the Menace Playground 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 Waterfront or Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Alta Mesa
While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.
















