Alta Mesa
Monterey

Popular places to visit

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

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.

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

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

Del Monte Beach
Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.
Things to do

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Top hotels in Alta Mesa

Stargazer Inn and Suites
It was very nice really clean will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Clean room and safe
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Munras Inn
We had a great stay at Munros Inn. Rooms were very clean,
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Arbor Inn Monterey
Room was tidy. Sheets and towels were clean and smelled of newly "chlorine" laundered. They need to replace pillows because they were "thin" already. Woman receptionist was courteous and told me to bring old towels to the reception area. A little bit noisy because the inn is located beside a busy ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Best Western Park Crest Inn
Clean and spacious room. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Hotel Abrego
Clean and walking distance to stadium
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

