Monta Vista Travel 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 lively festivals.
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 lively festivals 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.
Port of Tacoma
Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in Monta Vista
Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
The lady at the counter was very kind and helpful. Our first room had definitely been smoked in and the bathroom light didn’t work. We were then switched rooms but the toilet didn’t work well
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Murano
Great hotel, will stay again
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
I booked a hotel room here through Expedia. I saw high ratings 10 out of 10, thinking this would be a good option while visiting Tacoma. Wrong. Wow, the hotel staff are very nice, good service, that was not enough. We stayed on the sixth floor and unfortunately could hear all the vehicles driving ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
No in-room microwave, which was very frustrating. Parking was not included in the reservation, and we had to pay extra fee for overnight parking. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel
Nice clean and reasonably priced, with a great shuttle bus staff
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South
For a Motel 6 the room was surprisingly large and very new and clean. The bed was a bit swayed, I could tell more people slept on the left side than the right. But it was still very comfortable. Checking and out was super easy. I didn’t use, or even see, the pool as it was mid April but there was ...
Reviewed on 1 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, Sprinker Tennis Center and LeMay Museum at Marymount 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 Tacoma Nature Center.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
