Monta Vista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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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 great live music.

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 entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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.
Activities

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle

Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch

Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Our pick of the best Monta Vista Hotel Deals

Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
"Could not check in without being told by police to go elsewhere. My husband was flagged by a patrolling police officer in the parking lot and questioned if we were staying here. We will highly advised this was not a good motel to stay at and go elsewhere. The officer said it was very unsafe due to ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South
"Desk staff is exceptional!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
"CLEAN ROOM GREAT STAFF EXPERIENCE FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY!!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
"Room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. Staff friendly and efficient. Breakfast in the restaurant located in the Casino was delicious and service was excellent."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife
"It was really annoying pulling your ID out every time to go in and out to our car to get back into the hotel to pass security. I understand it’s a casino but we are guests of the hotel. The room smelled so bad, we had to have the window open the entire time we stayed, which didn’t help. I had an ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Hotel Murano
"While we love this hotel, this stay was frustrating! Between the constant clanging and banging day and nite and then our soaker tub not being able to hold water, on our anniversary weekend… no matter if we turned the knob left or right the tub would not hold water. We resulted in stuffing a wash ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 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 Narrows Plaza Bowl.

Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

