Alta Mesa

Monterey

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 showing interior views and marine life

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.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
17-Mile Drive showing rugged coastline and a sandy beach

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.

17-Mile Drive
Cannery Row which includes a beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

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 which includes boating and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

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 featuring mist or fog and a sandy beach

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

Things to do

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

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

P3,606
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

P4,362
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
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

P1,512
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

P4,071
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

P5,526
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

P1,687
per adult
All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey
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Top hotels in Alta Mesa

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! (1,570 reviews)
"This lodge was perfect, your right on the river and we had plenty of space to put our motorcycles."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

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Best Western Park Crest Inn

Best Western Park Crest Inn

2.5 out of 5
1100 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is P7,701 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
P7,701
P8,799 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Easy & very convenient to downtown."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location. Close to downtown area. Quiet"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

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Arbor Inn Monterey

Arbor Inn Monterey

2.5 out of 5
1058 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA
The price is P5,522 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P5,522
P6,518 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (1,003 reviews)
"We liked how cute and quiet the property was. Check in and check out we’re both very convenient."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Arbor Inn Monterey
Inn By the Bay Monterey

Inn By the Bay Monterey

2 out of 5
936 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms w/tile floors. Pet friendly was a huge plus for me, location is quiet yet walkable to downtown and old fischermans wharf."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

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Inn By the Bay Monterey
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,293 reviews)
Hotel Monterey
"Monterey Hotel is in a perfect location right near the Fisherman’s wharf, and on a Main Street. It is a very safe location. There’s two sides, the historic side and the more updated side. Unfortunately it was a full house and we were on the historic side which just could use a bit sprucing up. The ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa

Golden State Theatre which includes theater scenes and a city

Old Monterey

Old Monterey is a destination visitors seek out for is 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 neighborhood.

Old Monterey
Carmel featuring signage, a city and nightlife

Downtown Monterey

The beaches and seaside views 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 there might not be top attractions in Oak Grove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey State Beach.

Oak Grove
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Monterey Vista

While Monterey Vista might 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 Munras Avenue.

Monterey Vista
17-Mile Drive showing rocky coastline and general coastal views

Skyline Forest

While Skyline Forest might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Presidio of Monterey and Munras Avenue.

Skyline Forest
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Casanova Oak Knoll

If you're spending some time in Casanova Oak Knoll, Monterey County Fairgrounds and North Fremont Street are top sights worth seeing.

Casanova Oak Knoll

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