Monta Vista Travel Guide
Tacoma
Visit Monta Vista
Popular places to visit
Tacoma Dome
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
Washington State Fair Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Washington State Fair Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Port of Tacoma
Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Point Defiance Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium.
Things to do
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
![[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5007818/baa6065b-d40c-46ab-a2c0-6e4681ded1fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Seattle Full Day W/ All Major Attractions Small Group Max 12 Tour
Top hotels in Monta Vista
Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
Awesome
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
If you love glass art in a vast array of expressions, you must at least visit this property. The rooms are tidy, beds pretty cozy and the rooms are very quiet. The highlight of our stay was an incredibly attentive server named Coliyn (yes, with a Y!) who was gracious, attentive and super sweet even ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Sleep Inn - SeaTac Airport
Internet worked great, staff was courteous and kind. Only problem I had was loud neighbors with a barking dog.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel
room was clean, staff was friendly, breakfast was very good, really appreciated the airport shuttle
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SeaTac by IHG
Airport shuttle service was great, staff was very friendly and helpful, breakfast was great as well!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Brand new and clean. Mountain View of Mt Rainier.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monta Vista
South End
While South End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
South Tacoma
While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While there might not be top attractions in Eastside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tacoma Dome and LeMay Car Museum.
Fircrest
While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Tacoma Nature Center.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
