Alta Mesa Travel Guide

Monterey

A coastal bridge with steep cliffs and ocean waves.
A street with a coffee shop named "Peel's Coffee & Tea" and a pharmacy.
A quaint house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with pink flowers and lush greenery.

Stay near popular Alta Mesa attractions

A street with a coffee shop named "Peel's Coffee & Tea" and a pharmacy.

Munras Avenue

8.6/10 (435 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

฿2,482
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

฿2,052
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

฿662
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

฿1,158
per traveller
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿2,151
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿3,144
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Top hotels in Alta Mesa

Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave Monterey CA
The price is ฿3,864 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿3,864
฿4,416 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Stargazer Hotel
Arbor Inn Monterey

Arbor Inn Monterey

2.5 out of 5
1058 Munras Ave. Monterey CA
The price is ฿2,304 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿2,304
฿2,768 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Convenient location for us."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Arbor Inn Monterey
Best Western Park Crest Inn

Best Western Park Crest Inn

2.5 out of 5
1100 Munras Avenue Monterey CA
The price is ฿4,781 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿4,781
฿5,459 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Esmeralda at the front desk was amazing! Very helpful, welcoming and hospitable. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Best Western Park Crest Inn
Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego

3.5 out of 5
755 Abrego Street Monterey CA
The price is ฿4,943 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,943
฿6,460 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hotel Abrego
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

2 out of 5
850 Abrego St Monterey CA
The price is ฿3,615 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿3,615
฿4,321 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ฿8,758 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿8,758
฿10,359 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,638 reviews)
"Clean and close to everything"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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Where to stay in Alta Mesa

Find the best Alta Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal scene with a pier, clear blue water, and a sandy beach.
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Downtown Monterey

The pristine beaches and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Dennis the Menace Playground or Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.

Three jellyfish with translucent bodies and orange and white patterns against a blue background.
Photo by Ana Sals
Open Photo by Ana Sals

New Monterey

If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal golf course with a beach, ocean, and residential areas in the background.

Monterey Vista

While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Cannery Row and Munras Avenue are some notable places to visit nearby.

A coastal bridge with a mountainous backdrop and ocean waves.

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.

A coastal landscape with a prominent green hill, a beach, and a lighthouse.

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.

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