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

National Steinbeck Center

7.6/10 (128 reviews)
Immerse yourself in the life, times and works of legendary American novelist John Steinbeck through memorabilia, photos, journals and film.
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Activities

Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

AU$316
per adult
Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

AU$105
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

AU$91
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

AU$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

AU$32
per adult
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
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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 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$150
26 Oct - 27 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 ...
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$364 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$364
2 Nov - 3 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,721 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with perfect location to downtown Monterey. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
The price is AU$216 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$216
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,758 reviews)
"It’s a nice place to stay. A bit on the pricey side considering the rooms are a little outdated. The room I had recently smelled a bit like mildew."

Reviewed on 20 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 ...
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. ...
Monarch Resort
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Our guide on where to stay in Oldtown Salinas

Find the best Oldtown Salinas areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large tree in a vineyard with rows of grapevines.

North Salinas

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

A winding road through a hilly landscape with a small settlement and distant mountains under a twilight sky.

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.

A large tree in a vineyard with rows of grapevines.

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.

A large tree in a vineyard with rows of grapevines.

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.

A jellyfish with long tentacles in a blue underwater environment.
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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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