Alta Mesa Travel Guide
Monterey
Popular places to visit
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 Bay Aquarium
Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.
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.
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.
Del Monte Beach
Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.
Top hotels in Alta Mesa
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Great staff.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Munras Inn
Very clean hotel. Great staff!
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Arbor Inn Monterey
Clean, well-furnished, comfortable, cozy.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel Abrego
Friday night dinner host was very professional and friendly
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
There was not a breakfast. Staff was friendly. Parking was ok. Bathroom sink was slow to drain; messaged the staff but was never fixed.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Best Western Park Crest Inn
Fresh fruit option Did not utilize hot tub
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa
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.
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 Golden State Theatre might round out your trip.
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 Monterey State Beach.
Monterey Vista
While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Munras Avenue are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Casanova Oak Knoll
While visiting Casanova Oak Knoll, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey County Fairgrounds and North Fremont Street.
Alta Mesa Travel Guide
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Monterey Bay
- 17-Mile Drive
- Cannery Row
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Carmel Beach
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Asilomar State Beach
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Carmel Plaza
- Marina State Beach
- Del Monte Golf Course
- Los Padres National Forest
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Golden State Theatre
- Marina Dunes Preserve
- Bixby Bridge
