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.
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.
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.
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.
Port of Tacoma
Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals 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
Mary was very helpful and awesome
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hotel Murano
Clean room, spacious, friendly hotel staff. Didn't know they had breakfast so the front desk person could have said something with check in
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SeaTac by IHG
Check in was seamless, receptionist offered great suggestions for dinner. This hotel was a great value for the price. Breakfast was great, shuttle service from the airport was perfect. This hotel even offers shuttle service to nearby restaurants and includes a pick up when you’re done after your ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel
Overall the room was very clean for the most part with various options for breakfast. The indoor spa and jacuzzi was nice. The only downside was the spa jets were out of service. They have a large gym didn’t get a chance to try it out. Other than that it was a nice stay for a short weekend.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Sea-Tac Airport Value Inn
The staff were very helpful and polite. Room was clean and pick up at airport was prompt.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Always a good stay
Reviewed on 5 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 Tacoma Dome.
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.
McChord Field
Though McChord Field may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like LeMay Museum at Marymount and Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
