Jack's Peak Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Carmel Beach which includes landscape views and a beach as well as an individual female

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.

Carmel Beach
Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Carmel at Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
Carmel Plaza

Carmel Plaza

You can enjoy retail therapy at Carmel Plaza during your trip to Carmel. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

Carmel Plaza
Carmel Mission Basilica featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

Carmel Mission Basilica

5/5(1 review)

This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.

Carmel Mission Basilica
Bixby Bridge showing landscape views, general coastal views and a bridge

Bixby Bridge

4.5/5(12 reviews)

This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.

Bixby Bridge
Monastery Beach

Monastery Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Monastery Beach during your travels in Carmel? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Monastery Beach

Activities

Storybook Cottage - Comstock Fairy Tale House Santa Fe Street Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

AU$12
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Monterey: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

AU$85
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Point Lobos - A Private Charming Ocean Tour

Point Lobos - A Private Charming Ocean Tour

AU$23
per adult
Point Lobos - A Private Charming Ocean Tour
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

AU$20
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

AU$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

AU$54
per traveller
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
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Our pick of the best Jack's Peak Hotel Deals

The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,233 reviews)
Quaint and Convenient
"The Monterey Hotel was great find. Location was really good and the hotel was quaint and charming. The public areas were a little worn out but the rooms were in good shape and the bed was very comfortable."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

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The Monterey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$449 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$449
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,398 reviews)
"In general very convenient hotel for family vacation: golf, pickleball, easy to get around, nice staff and in general everything is very convenient. On weekends gets busy. One thing we did like, the doors to the bathroom, these sliding mechanism is a bad idea for hotel"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$581 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$581
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,327 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful and feel luxury. The ocean view is breathtaking."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Stargazer Inn and Suites
2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,532 reviews)
"Well located, property well maintained."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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Stargazer Inn and Suites
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$531 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$531
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,685 reviews)
Perfect getaway
"The hotel is centrally located, steps away from fisherman's wharf. Your can walk to the cannery row, aquarium or take the free trolley. Trolley stop is steps away from hotel, and it goes by every 10-15 minutes with various stops on their route. Make sure to stop by Carmel Bakery in the hotel and ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,206 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. Check in and out quick and friendly. Breakfast was good with eggs and bacon. Overall very nice."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

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Carmel Bay View Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Jack's Peak

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High Meadows

While High Meadows may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carmel Plaza and Del Monte Shopping Center.

High Meadows
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Carmel Woods

While there might not be top attractions in Carmel Woods, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach.

Carmel Woods
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Northeast Carmel

4/5(3 area reviews)

While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northeast Carmel
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Rancho Rio Vista

While Rancho Rio Vista isn't home to many top sights, The Barnyard and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rancho Rio Vista
Carmel which includes a house, autumn colours and a sunset

Northwest Carmel

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Northwest Carmel, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Carmel
Forest Theater Guild featuring theatre scenes and a park

Southeast Carmel

While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Southeast Carmel

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