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

Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

฿2,075
per adult
94% 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

฿669
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

฿35,144
per traveller
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿2,176
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

฿2,343
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

฿3,180
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 ฿4,064 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,064
฿4,641 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,844 reviews)
"Indoor Jetted hot tub & large pool were awesome!"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Stargazer Hotel
Arbor Inn Monterey

Arbor Inn Monterey

2.5 out of 5
1058 Munras Ave. Monterey CA
The price is ฿4,667 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿4,667
฿5,436 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (1,006 reviews)
"It's clean, staff was really nice and helpful. Parking was tight maybe because we came in late. AC is good as well."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Arbor Inn Monterey
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

2 out of 5
850 Abrego St Monterey CA
The price is ฿4,347 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,347
฿5,150 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"Clean and quiet room"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Best Western Park Crest Inn

Best Western Park Crest Inn

2.5 out of 5
1100 Munras Avenue Monterey CA
The price is ฿5,413 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿5,413
฿6,174 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ...
Best Western Park Crest Inn
Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego

3.5 out of 5
755 Abrego Street Monterey CA
The price is ฿6,741 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿6,741
฿8,517 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ฿9,370 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿9,370
฿11,074 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
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 Monterey State Beach or Dennis the Menace Playground 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, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row 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 Monterey State Historic Park or Waterfront 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.

Alta Mesa Travel Guide