Jack's Peak Travel Guide
Carmel
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Popular places to visit
Carmel Beach
Spot birds or catch waves, then spread out a picnic by a campfire and enjoy the views at this picturesque beach.
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 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.
Bixby Bridge
This single-span bridge is a magnificent feat of engineering that provides incredible views of one of the finest stretches of U.S. coastline.
Folktale Winery and Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Folktale Winery and Vineyards during your travels to Carmel. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Carmel Mission Basilica
This tranquil 18th-century stone mission and museum offers a fascinating look into 200 years of spiritual and everyday life in Monterey County.
Top hotels in Jack's Peak
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"We checked in a bit late and the late staff wasn’t as friendly. Yet we were fortunate to grab a meal in the restaurant a minute before closing."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Beautiful hotel with incredible views! The staff was incredibly attentive."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"Very clean hotel and nice workers. I enjoyed my stay very much and will definitely go again. Thank you !!! The pool is beautiful and they play great music"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"Positives: great location, convenient parking Cons: there is a very obvious musty smell throughout the entire hotel (worse on the historic side) including the rooms; fitness area is incredibly small with very poor equipment"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Hate the BS charges. On top of a resort fee which is unnecessary, they charge for parking too, what a rip off."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"Casa Munras is very well located for visiting Carmel, Monterey, Cannery Row, Pacific Grove. It was very quiet, had a clean, comfortable room, plenty of parking and was reasonably priced. The pool looked nice, as did the restaurant, although we did not use them."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Jack's Peak
Downtown Carmel
If you're spending some time in Downtown Carmel, Carmel Plaza and The Doud Arcade are top sights worth seeing.
Golden Rectangle
While visiting Golden Rectangle, you might make a stop by sights like Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza.
Northeast Carmel
While Northeast Carmel isn't home to many top sights, Carmel Beach and Carmel Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
Southeast Carmel
While visiting Southeast Carmel, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Theater Guild and Mission Trail Nature Preserve.
Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Point Lobos Ranch and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
