Monta Vista Travel Guide
Tacoma
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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 great live music.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Mt. Rainier National Park: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Monta Vista
Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
All was well. Staff was super kind and helpful about our keycard issue. The rooms were not as nice as it was pictured on site but it’s alright.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel Murano
Run-down, out-dated
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SeaTac by IHG
Really easy to get in, nice stuff, clean areas and good breakfast.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Sleep Inn - SeaTac Airport
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The property itself doesn’t look the best, but it was fine for one night after flying in late.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel
The room was clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Beautiful room, friendly staff!!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 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 Dome 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, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center 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.
