Alta Mesa Travel Guide
Monterey
Popular places to visit
Munras Avenue
Take the family on an outing to Munras Avenue during your trip to Monterey. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada during your travels in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Cannery Row
Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.
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.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
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.
Things to do
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Top hotels in Alta Mesa
Stargazer Hotel
The stay was great, except the hotel needs blackout curtains. If you are like us we like to sleep in darkness. The lights right outside the rooms are so bright it’s exactly the same as if you had a light on in the room (we actually did this). Staff is great, hotel is nice, but those lights are really ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Arbor Inn Monterey
Parking was easy and right in front of our room. The room was very Spacious and clean for me and my children. We felt safe and comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Clean room nice area and alot good restaurant closed
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Best Western Park Crest Inn
Breakfast was great and the staff was very friendly. Hot tub was wonderful after a long day of adventure. Will book again.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Will definitely visit again.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The best hotel in Monterey. We stay here every year and it never disappoints. It’s beautiful, clean, smells amazing, the best restaurants and the views are spectacular. We can’t wait for our next visit.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa
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 Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.
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 Perry House or Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Munras Avenue and Golden State Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Skyline Forest
Skyline Forest might not have many top sights, but Presidio of Monterey and Munras Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
