Alta Mesa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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

4/5(17 reviews)

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

4/5(31 reviews)

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: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour

AU$30
Per adult
Monterey: Ocean Paradise, Trolley and Walking Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

AU$106
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

AU$91
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
If you stay around long enough, you may feel a tug at your pant leg at Colton Hall Jail.

Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures

AU$30
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Ghosts Walking Tour By US Ghost Adventures
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive Self-Guided Audio Tour

Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Tour

AU$20
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Tour
1-Hour Monterey and Cannery Row GoCar Tour

1-Hour Monterey and Cannery Row GoCar Tour

AU$150
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Monterey and Cannery Row GoCar Tour
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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
The price is AU$100 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$100
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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! (1,328 reviews)
"The outside lighting was too bright at night by my room and room did not get dark by closing shutters."

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

Stargazer Inn and Suites
Hotel Abrego
Hotel Abrego
3.5 out of 5
755 Abrego Street, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$270 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$270
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Book a stay at this 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! (1,065 reviews)
"This is a great hotel. Truly recommended"

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

Hotel Abrego
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$129 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
AU$129
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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)
Always a great stay
"I always stay here when I work with Monterey Symphony. Great location to just about everything."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
Best Western Park Crest Inn
Best Western Park Crest Inn
2.5 out of 5
1100 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$174 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice place!"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Best Western Park Crest Inn
Munras Inn
Munras Inn
2 out of 5
1010 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$162 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
AU$162
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
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)
"very friendly people!!!!"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Munras Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
The price is AU$328 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
AU$328
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,359 reviews)
"Beautiful property, excellent vacation!"

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Alta Mesa

Golden State Theatre showing a city and theatre scenes

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 Colton Hall Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Monterey
Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city

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 Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue 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 Del Monte Golf Course.

Oak Grove
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Monterey Vista

While visiting Monterey Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Don Dahvee Park.

Monterey Vista
17-Mile Drive which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline

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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