MRY (Monterey) window seat guide

At Monterey Regional Airport in Monterey: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Santa Lucia Mountains (south/left), Monterey Bay coastline, Point Lobos, Carmel-by-the-Sea area (visible as developed terrain on the southern shore).

When taking off from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing runway 28L heads west-southwest over Monterey Bay, placing the dramatic Santa Lucia Mountains and Big Sur coastline on your left (south) side during climb-out. The right side shows only open ocean and the distant Salinas Valley inland, which lacks visual interest during the initial departure phase. Notable sights include: Santa Lucia Mountains (south/left), Monterey Bay coastline, Point Lobos, Carmel-by-the-Sea area (visible as developed terrain on the southern shore).

When landing at Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 28L means you're descending from the northwest toward the southeast. The left side (north) offers views of Monterey Bay's northern shoreline, including Pacific Grove and the rocky Monterey Peninsula coast. The right side faces inland hills with less distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Monterey Bay (water body), Pacific Grove coastline, Monterey Peninsula rocky shores, Santa Lucia Mountains (distant inland).

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.