Oldtown Salinas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A vegetable farm with people harvesting and packing produce.
A museum exhibit with wooden benches, informational displays, and a sign reading "MONTEREY CANNING CO."
The exterior of the National Steinbeck Center, including a brick wall with signage, a glass building, and a parking area.
A museum exhibit with a large circular structure, informational plaques, and a 'Tortilla Factory' sign.
A wooden room with a bunk bed, a map, and a sign for Lee Chong Co.

Stay near popular Oldtown Salinas attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Oldtown Salinas Hotel Deals

Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge

2 out of 5
109 John St Salinas CA
The price is AU$150 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$150
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (434 reviews)
"Staff was helpful and knowledgeable. Rooms were comfy and clean!!"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Steinbeck Lodge
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$358 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$358
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
The price is AU$207 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$207
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hotel Pacific
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is AU$380 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$380
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,759 reviews)
"So the place is expensive and even though the price, everything is worn out. The room was a suit and the bed was the quality of less than a motel 6. Whoever owns this place has let everything go and is more focused on keeping that cash register running. The pool and hot tub are both worn out and ..."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn

2.5 out of 5
2332 North Fremont Street Monterey CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$122 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$122
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,900 reviews)
"Everything about this place is good if you're looking for a last minute stay. The only thing I didn't like was the TV. We were watching Netflix and it continuously kept pausing on us. Other than that, this was a good stay,"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Pacific Inn
Monarch Resort

Monarch Resort

2.5 out of 5
1111 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
The price is AU$189 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$189
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Definitely would not recommend this location, the property is not well maintained and the rooms were very dated and did not feel inviting. Beds were clean but not the most comfortable. We went into our first room and there was band aids on the smoke alarm, brown splatter on the ceiling, and no desk ..."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Monarch Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Oldtown Salinas

Find the best Oldtown Salinas areas for the activities you enjoy most.

North Salinas

While visiting North Salinas, you might make a stop by sights like Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.

Sunset

Though Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salinas Sports Complex and National Steinbeck Center.

Alisal

While Alisal may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Salinas Sports Complex and National Steinbeck Center.

Spreckels Junction

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Spreckels Junction and surrounding area, you can visit National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck House.

Corral de Tierra

While there might not be top attractions in Corral de Tierra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch.



Oldtown Salinas Travel Guide

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