Jacks Peak Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Jacks Peak
Popular places to visit
17-Mile Drive
Discover palatial mansions, lush golf courses and a wild stretch of coastline inhabited by sea lions on a road often dubbed one of the world’s most scenic drives.
Cannery Row
Renamed after John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, this historic area has transformed since the gritty industrial days described in the book.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
You can take time to visit WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during your travels to Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
Del Monte Beach
Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.
Golden State Theatre
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show at Monterey’s legendary movie palace, which has been delighting theatergoers since 1926.
Activities
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Our pick of the best Jacks Peak Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The adjoining room door was next to the bed. Very poor sound proofing. The next room’s conversations at normal tones sounded like they were in our room. They talked until 2:45AM. The hotel clerk did make note of it the next morning when I reported it. Hopefully they will fix the problem.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel
Great location, perfect as the Shuttle bus from SFO airport stops opposite. Within walking distance to all downtown shops and restaurants, fishermans wharf, all minutes away. I didn't like that I could hear the guests in the room above walking about throughout the night. The intricately carved wooden ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
The hotel is lovely, steps from the barnyard shopping area in carmel valley and an eady drive to downtown carmel. It's also within an hours drive to big sur.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Great place to stay. Highly recommended. Just bring your earplugs if you want to sleep in. Also ask for the upstairs rooms. I prefer it.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Jacks Peak
Casanova Oak Knoll
While visiting Casanova Oak Knoll, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey County Fairgrounds and North Fremont Street.
Villa Del Monte
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Villa Del Monte and surrounding area, you can visit Monterey County Fairgrounds and North Fremont Street.
Alta Mesa
While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.
Oak Grove
While Oak Grove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey State Beach.
Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande
Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande might not have many top sights, but North Fremont Street and Monterey County Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Del Rey Oaks
Del Rey Oaks might not have many top sights, but North Fremont Street and Monterey County Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
