Alta Mesa Travel Guide
Monterey
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
During your trip to Monterey, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cannery Row. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
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.
17-Mile Drive
After visiting 17-Mile Drive, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Skyline Forest. Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.
Fisherman's Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, and enjoy activities such as golfing. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Top hotels in Alta Mesa
Stargazer Inn and Suites
The family suite/room was spacious and we had plenty of room. We loved having access to the indoor pool and hot tub during the rainy winter months. This is ultimately a basic motel/hotel. Our room had some updates: new flooring, new door with keypad lock. Our room also had some older features: older ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Best Western Park Crest Inn
This is a well-run, friendly motel, conveniently located for getting around Monterey, over to Carmel, or almost anywhere else on the Peninsula. Our “partial Ocean-view” room actually offered a great look down at the bay. Everything was clean and well maintained. We would happily stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Amazing stay and location
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Abrego
Staff, cleanliness, and amenities.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Great location and the included breakfast package was awesome
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Room was very old and carpet was
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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 Dennis the Menace Playground 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 Dennis the Menace Playground.
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.
