Monta Vista Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Tacoma Dome
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium during your holiday to Tacoma. Wander through the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Washington State Fair Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Washington State Fair Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Point Defiance Park
Explore the great outdoors at Point Defiance Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Monta Vista
Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
The room was fine. Had a problem with the TV not working. Turned out to be a broken cable connector. The Front Desk really tried hard to replace it but the ones she had weren't long enough. No problem. I just streamed TV on my laptop.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hotel Murano
THE ROOM WAS CLEAN. THE FOOD AND DRINKS AT THE RESTAURANT WAS BANGING. I RECEIVED COMPLIMENTARY VOUCHERS FOR BREAKFAST. SHOWER WATER PRESSURE WAS ON POINT. HIGH END SHOWEE GEL, SHAMPOO, LOTION. QUICK CHECK IN. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel
New facility and clean.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Customer service good. Clean. Hot tub could be hotter.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
The INN at Gig Harbor
Always a pleasure to stay here!
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SeaTac by IHG
Comfortable and clean
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monta Vista
South End
While South End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and Great American Casino.
South Tacoma
While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While there might not be top attractions in Eastside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tacoma Dome and LeMay Car Museum.
Fircrest
While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Tacoma Nature Center.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
