Alta Mesa Travel Guide

Monterey

Alta Mesa

Popular places to visit

Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada

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.

Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada
Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
17-Mile Drive featuring rugged coastline and a beach

17-Mile Drive

4.5/5(34 reviews)

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.

17-Mile Drive
Cannery Row which includes a beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

4/5(64 reviews)

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.

Cannery Row
Fisherman\'s Wharf which includes boating and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(91 reviews)

Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.

Fisherman's Wharf
Del Monte Beach featuring mist or fog and a sandy beach

Del Monte Beach

5/5(5 reviews)

Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.

Del Monte Beach

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

฿1,944
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

฿2,430
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
If you stay around long enough, you may feel a tug at your pant leg at Colton Hall Jail.

Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures

฿778
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

฿2,268
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

฿3,078
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

฿950
per adult
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey
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Top hotels in Alta Mesa

Stargazer Inn and Suites
Stargazer Inn and Suites
2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,515 reviews)
"Stayed"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

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Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
2 out of 5
850 Abrego St, Monterey, CA
The price is ฿3,860 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿3,860
฿4,593 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"We stayed here for 3 nights. Was pleasantly surprised. Room was large and clean and updated. Parking was very convenient and within walking distance to the wharf. Would definitely stay again in future."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Hotel Abrego
Hotel Abrego
3.5 out of 5
755 Abrego Street, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"A FANTASTIC hotel with an amazing breakfast included. Highly recommend this place. Will definitely stay again when in Monterey. Super convenient to everything we wanted to do."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

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Hotel Abrego
Arbor Inn Monterey
Arbor Inn Monterey
2.5 out of 5
1058 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA
The price is ฿2,957 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿2,957
฿3,756 total
2 Jul - 3 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"A lovely, quiet little place to stay when visiting Monterey! Great pricing. Not too far of a drive to the beach and other fun spots. I recommend staying here!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Arbor Inn Monterey
Munras Inn
Munras Inn
2 out of 5
1010 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is ฿4,207 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿4,207
฿5,135 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Our room was very spacious with fireplace and great lighting, very quiet with black out curtains. Very close to nearby tourist areas like the aquarium and warf, we will be staying here again on our next trip."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Munras Inn
Inn By the Bay Monterey
Inn By the Bay Monterey
2 out of 5
936 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Quiet, clean, spacious, good location"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa

Golden State Theatre showing a city and theatre scenes

Old Monterey

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

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 Waterfront or Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Monterey
Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Downtown Monterey

4/5(31 area reviews)

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

Downtown Monterey
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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.

Oak Grove
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Monterey Vista

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

Monterey Vista
17-Mile Drive which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline

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.

Skyline Forest
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Casanova Oak Knoll

While visiting Casanova Oak Knoll, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey County Fairgrounds and North Fremont Street.

Casanova Oak Knoll

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