Alta Mesa
Monterey
Popular places to visit
Munras Avenue
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.
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.
Cannery Row
Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.
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.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
You can take time to visit WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during your travels to Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Top hotels in Alta Mesa
Stargazer Hotel
"It is a very clean and comfortable place to stay, central to everything. Little patio was nice to have a drink and hang out in the evening."
Reviewed on 20 May, 2026
Arbor Inn Monterey
"The place needs deep cleaning"
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
"Nice and simple"
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
Best Western Park Crest Inn
"The only thing I didn't like was the fact the my bathroom didn't have an exhaust fan, That bother me quite a bit. Pillows are not very comfortable, but other that that, I would definitely stay there again."
Reviewed on 19 May, 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Clean, friendly staff, parking was easy"
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"The view from my room was great. The dinner was okay; good but not great. Staff at the restaurant were very friendly and polite. Hotel staff were very professional and polite."
Reviewed on 20 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa
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.
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.
Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Munras Avenue and Golden State Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
