Alta Mesa

Monterey

Alta Mesa

Popular places to visit

Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada

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 Museum of Art-La Mirada
Monterey Bay Aquarium showing interior views and marine life

Monterey Bay Aquarium

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
17-Mile Drive which includes a beach and rocky coastline

17-Mile Drive

4.5/5(34 reviews)

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.

17-Mile Drive
Cannery Row showing a beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

4/5(64 reviews)

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.

Cannery Row
Fisherman\'s Wharf showing boating and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(91 reviews)

Take a whale tour, admire the ocean views from seafood restaurants and browse the souvenirs for sale in this thriving marina.

Fisherman's Wharf
Del Monte Beach showing a sandy beach and mist or fog

Del Monte Beach

5/5(5 reviews)

Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.

Del Monte Beach

Things to do

Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

€52
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

€65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
If you stay around long enough, you may feel a tug at your pant leg at Colton Hall Jail.

Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures

€21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

€61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

€83
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Big Sur California: Pacific Coast Highway Self-Drive Tour

Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay

€11
per traveller
74% of travellers recommend
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
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Top hotels in Alta Mesa

Stargazer Inn and Suites
Stargazer Inn and Suites
2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,502 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and the room was extremely spacious. The indoor pool and hot tub were added bonuses! After a day on a whale watching boat, the hot tub was very relaxing and soothing!"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

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Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
2 out of 5
850 Abrego St, Monterey, CA
The price is €116 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
€116
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We stayed here for 3 nights. Was pleasantly surprised. Room was large and clean and updated. Parking was very convenient and within walking distance to the wharf. Would definitely stay again in future."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Hotel Abrego
Hotel Abrego
3.5 out of 5
755 Abrego Street, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"A FANTASTIC hotel with an amazing breakfast included. Highly recommend this place. Will definitely stay again when in Monterey. Super convenient to everything we wanted to do."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

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Hotel Abrego
Arbor Inn Monterey
Arbor Inn Monterey
2.5 out of 5
1058 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA
The price is €104 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
€104
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent place for the price"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Arbor Inn Monterey
Munras Inn
Munras Inn
2 out of 5
1010 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is €134 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
€134
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
Sai Is The Best!
"Sai at the front desk is a class act-thoughtful, friendly and focused. Great room as always as well. Easily the best place on Munras and to be honest better than some far more expensive properties on The Monterey Peninsula. That it has the audacity to be so affordable is just a bonus."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Munras Inn
Inn By the Bay Monterey
Inn By the Bay Monterey
2 out of 5
936 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Easy walk to Downtown/Wharf."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa

Golden State Theatre showing a city and theatre scenes

Old Monterey

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

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.

Old Monterey
Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Downtown Monterey

4/5(31 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue might round out your trip.

Downtown Monterey
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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.

Oak Grove
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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.

Monterey Vista
17-Mile Drive which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline

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.

Skyline Forest
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Casanova Oak Knoll

While visiting Casanova Oak Knoll, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey County Fairgrounds and North Fremont Street.

Casanova Oak Knoll

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