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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Alta Mesa
Stargazer Hotel
The double room was ok in size but smelled. Bathroom was ok. Overall we thought we totally overpaid( $400+) for a barely ok accommodation:(
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Arbor Inn Monterey
The staff is great. Hotel is a little loud where I can hear water being turned on next door and cars on the street.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Abrego
Nice hotel, staff friendly, room clean & location was close to where we were going. Quick trip just the wife & I. We both agreed we would stay again. We didnt go to the bar or eat breakfast as we had plans. See you next time Hotel Abrego.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Basic & clean accommodations at a good price.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Best Western Park Crest Inn
Location is pretty good but is definitely a climb coming back from fisherman’s wharf and cannery row. Rooms need updating; for example, our bathroom window was broken and taped closed. Breakfast was good and a generous amount of food. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Idea for customer service improvement ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Good location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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 Monterey State Beach or Golden State Theatre 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 Monterey State Beach.
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.
