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

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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

P3,496
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

P4,228
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

P1,466
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

P3,947
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Big Sur California: Pacific Coast Highway Self-Drive Tour

Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay

P845
per traveler
74% of travellers recommend
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

P5,356
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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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! (1,513 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Price. Would stay agin."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

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Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
2 out of 5
850 Abrego St, Monterey, CA
The price is P7,001 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P7,001
P8,311 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very satisfied with stay"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was tremendous in every way, they operated from an ownership and were very capable, we received a congratulations on celebration our wedding anniversary, my wife was excited and very happy with our room and the facility as a whole, we used the restaurant, the spa, and enjoyed the wine at ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

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Hotel Abrego
Arbor Inn Monterey
Arbor Inn Monterey
2.5 out of 5
1058 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA
The price is P6,433 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P6,433
P7,544 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (1,004 reviews)
First Time Guest
"A great little find, clean, high beamed ceilings, very affordable and walkable to downtown Monterey..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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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! (1,000 reviews)
"Easy walk to Downtown/Wharf."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 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! (1,229 reviews)
"We loved our stay at The Monterey Hotel! The building has beautiful historic charm with modern comforts—clean, cozy rooms, comfortable beds, and a friendly, welcoming staff. The location is unbeatable—right in downtown Monterey, within walking distance to Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, and the Monterey ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa

Golden State Theatre showing 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 street scenes

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 general coastal views and rocky coastline

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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