Alta Mesa Travel Guide

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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 featuring interior views and marine life

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.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
17-Mile Drive featuring a beach and rugged coastline

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.

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

Cannery Row

Renamed after John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, this historic area has transformed since the gritty industrial days described in the book.

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

Fisherman's Wharf

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 which includes a beach and mist or fog

Del Monte Beach

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

Del Monte Beach

Activities

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

AU$106
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

AU$113
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

AU$30
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

AU$35
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$144
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Our pick of the best Alta Mesa Hotel Deals

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! (1,640 reviews)
"I have stayed here several times. The only problem I had with my specific room was there was not a convenient electrical plug near the table and chair. I didn't have that problem in other rooms."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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Best Western Park Crest Inn

Best Western Park Crest Inn

2.5 out of 5
1100 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$190 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$190
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"no oceanview."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Best Western Park Crest Inn
Munras Inn

Munras Inn

2 out of 5
1010 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$198 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$198
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
Clean and comfortable
"Stayed for a few nights while attending a conference nearby. Had upper floor room with vaulted ceiling. Nice and quiet and comfortable. Clean room with keurig (good coffee), refrigerator and microwave. No safe. Comfortable bed and shower was ok too — water temp was easy to control. Staff was ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Munras Inn
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

2 out of 5
850 Abrego St, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$136 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$136
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice staff. Clean room."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 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 AU$112 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$112
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,004 reviews)
"First night was very peaceful and quiet but the second night there was so much noise from upstairs, the next door guest and kids screaming till 11:00pm. The room was nice but a bit cramped but we made it work. Over all we’d give it a 3.5 out of 5 stars ⭐️"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa

Golden State Theatre showing theatre scenes and a city

Old Monterey

4.5/5(12 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 featuring a city, street scenes and nightlife

Downtown Monterey

5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

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 showing rocky coastline and general coastal views

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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