Alta Mesa Travel Guide
Monterey
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.
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.
Cannery Row
Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.
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.
Fisherman's Wharf
Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.
Things to do
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
Top hotels in Alta Mesa
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Always the best place to stay for us
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Nice room, plenty of parking and easy check in/out
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Arbor Inn Monterey
Everything was good here. Helpful staff. I will return.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Best Western Park Crest Inn
Nice place
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Abrego
I loved the hotel! I especially liked the fireplace in my room. Breakfast was good, room was clean, loved the spacious shower. Price was reasonable
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Clean rooms, great location, friendly staff!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa
Downtown Monterey
The pristine beaches and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue might round out your trip.
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 Perry House while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Munras Avenue and Waterfront are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Del Monte Golf Course.
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.
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.
