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.
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.
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
Pool closed for repair, not mentioned on Expedia before booking
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Best Western Park Crest Inn
Todo estuvo muy bien
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
We stayed here for one night. We were in the property on the street behind the motel part of the property. It was quiet and we both had a great night’s sleep.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hotel Abrego
The good: Staff was friendly. Place was very clean. Good proximity to tourist attractions. The bad: Some frustration with magnetic key cards. And room noise level not great. They really need better sound proofing. You can hear all the rooms around you.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Arbor Inn Monterey
I have stayed at the Arbor Inn three times. The rooms are very clean, it's always quiet and the bedding always very clean and white. We always request a lower level room and they always accommodated the request. I will definitely go back again.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Munras Inn
Staff was amazing and clean room
Reviewed on 9 Dec 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
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Cannery Row
- 17-Mile Drive
- Carmel Beach
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Asilomar State Beach
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
- Lovers Point
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Carmel Plaza
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Los Padres National Forest
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Golden State Theatre
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Marina State Beach
- Bixby Bridge
- Del Monte Golf Course