Alta Mesa
Monterey
Visit Alta Mesa
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.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
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.
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: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Alta Mesa
Stargazer Hotel
"The ratings online are a joke. Very dated, run down. Lots of thugs in the parking lot"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Arbor Inn Monterey
"They need better shower curtains"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
"Really great value"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Best Western Park Crest Inn
"This is our 3rd year at this property. Has a large family room with plenty of space for all the kids stuff."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Beautiful big rooms with balconies with a sea view. Very comfortable beds. Great location near to fisherman’s wharf and Main Street. Good gym and pool area for guests to use. Price higher than average but you get what you pay for."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"The room was clean. Customer service was great. Front desk was very welcoming lobby smelt amazing and immaculate."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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 Dennis the Menace Playground might round out your trip.
New Monterey
If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.
Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Waterfront or Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
