Alta Mesa Travel Guide
Monterey
Popular places to visit
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 Bay Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and find out why this is a top attraction in Monterey. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.
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.
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 romantic 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.
Del Monte Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Del Monte Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Monterey. Stroll along the area's pebble beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.
Top hotels in Alta Mesa
Stargazer Inn and Suites
It was very nice really clean will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Clean room and safe
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Munras Inn
Great staff nice clean rooms
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Best Western Park Crest Inn
Clean and spacious room. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Arbor Inn Monterey
The people who run the harbor Inn are very nice and accommodating. There’s plenty of parking and easy, walkable to downtown Monterey.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel Abrego
Clean and walking distance to stadium
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa
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 Monterey State Historic Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Casanova Oak Knoll
While visiting Casanova Oak Knoll, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey County Fairgrounds and North Fremont Street.
Alta Mesa Travel Guide
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- Munras Avenue
- Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada
- Don Dahvee Park
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Cannery Row
- Lovers Point
- Monterey County Fairgrounds
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Monterey Convention Center
- Presidio of Monterey
- Los Padres National Forest
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Del Monte Beach
- Golden State Theatre
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch
