Alta Mesa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 featuring interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

4.5/5(12 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 a beach and rugged coastline

17-Mile Drive

4.5/5(15 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 showing a beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

4/5(17 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 featuring boating and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(31 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 which includes a beach and mist or fog

Del Monte Beach

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

Del Monte Beach

Activities

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

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

NZ$105
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

NZ$127
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

NZ$119
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
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

NZ$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

NZ$161
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

NZ$161
per adult
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
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Our pick of the best Alta Mesa Hotel Deals

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 WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,602 reviews)
"Lovely."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

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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 WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was okay, there was some nasty crud in the bathtub. Sucks cause I really wanted a bath."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

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Hotel Abrego
Best Western Park Crest Inn

Best Western Park Crest Inn

2.5 out of 5
1100 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is NZ$243 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$243
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I find most Best Westerns are clean if nothing else. Property is well maintained, staff was friendly, and room was clean. Not the most comfortable bed, but it was good enough for one night. Air conditioning the room was a plus in Monterey CA. Had extra plug-ins for charging devices. I like the thought ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

Best Western Park Crest Inn
Munras Inn

Munras Inn

2 out of 5
1010 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is NZ$230 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$230
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The room was clean and very large. Loved the vaulted wood ceiling. Wish there were lamps next to the bed for reading. Ceiling lights were ok but then you had to get out of bed to turn them off rather than rolling over and turning off bedside lamp."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

Munras Inn
Arbor Inn Monterey

Arbor Inn Monterey

2.5 out of 5
1058 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$156 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$156
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The property and room were exactly what we expected. Half a mile walk from where we ended up eating most of our meals and it was easy to get an Uber or Lyft if we wanted to go farther without driving. Parking was easy and the room was simple, but perfect to sleep and get ready in."

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2025

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 NZ$179 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$179
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Spacious clean room. Comfortable accommodations, good over all. Easy to find location. Walkable area. Parking on site! We took uber to Fishermen’s Wharf and the Aquarium area. Staff was friendly and efficient. Would stay again 👏"

Reviewed on 3 Sep. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa

Golden State Theatre showing theatre scenes and a city

Old Monterey

4.5/5(12 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 featuring a city, street scenes and nightlife

Downtown Monterey

5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

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 showing rocky coastline and general coastal views

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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