At Monterey Regional Airport in Monterey: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Monterey Bay, Pacific coastline, Santa Lucia Mountains to the south, Monterey Peninsula.

When taking off from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of Monterey Bay's dramatic coastline and the Santa Lucia Mountains as you climb out. Right-side views are mostly inland agricultural areas and less visually interesting during the initial departure phase. Notable sights include: Monterey Bay, Pacific coastline, Santa Lucia Mountains to the south, Monterey Peninsula.

When landing at Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Monterey Regional Airport's primary runways (09/27) align east-west, and most approaches come from the north or south over Monterey Bay. Left-side seats offer direct views of the bay's distinctive coastline, the Monterey Peninsula's rocky shores, and the surrounding coastal terrain during descent and landing. Notable sights include: Monterey Bay with its curved shoreline, the Monterey Peninsula's rugged Pacific coastline, Cannery Row area along the waterfront, Santa Lucia Mountains to the south and east.

The best window seat at Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Monterey (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.