Alta Mesa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Renamed after John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, this historic area has transformed since the gritty industrial days described in the book.
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.
Activities
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Our pick of the best Alta Mesa Hotel Deals
Stargazer Hotel
Room was clean and bed was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Arbor Inn Monterey
The room was very nice, the staff was helpful and nice. The hotel was close to the wharf and restaurants. It was strange not having any information about the hotel in the room. The other guests were loud so it was difficult to sleep.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Shower so nasty I skipped a shower altogether. There were strands of long brown hair on the sheets. Sore back from the bed.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Best Western Park Crest Inn
Easy parking, coffee was very poor quality.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hotel Abrego
We chose this hotel for the following reasons: (1) location, (2) price, (3) breakfast provided, and (4) no pets allowed. Its location allows us to easily reach Fisherman's Wharf and Dennis The Menace Playground. The breakfast was good. We enjoyed the oatmeal and the breakfast burrito (the latter ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Location was great! Next to the wharf. Service is slow. Front desk staff was hit or miss. I requested a crib ahead of time and confirmed with front desk but it was not in the room even after they said it would be in there already when I checked in. When we got to our room, we waited almost an hour ...
Reviewed on 19 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.
