North Salinas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Salinas
Stay near popular North Salinas attractions
Activities
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
AU$102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
AU$109
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
AU$94
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
AU$137
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo
AU$33
per adult
Our pick of the best North Salinas Hotel Deals
Laurel Inn Motel
801 West Laurel Dr. Salinas CA
The price is AU$183 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$183
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7/10 Good! (1,699 reviews)
"Bed was comfortable"
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is AU$447 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$447
20 July - 21 July
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! (3,412 reviews)
"The property is really nice and the location is excellent but the rooms are kind of outdated. But overall, it was OK."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is AU$444 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$444
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,823 reviews)
"The staff was outstanding"
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is AU$613 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$613
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,622 reviews)
"The Balcony rooms have an amazing view of the Harbour with playful otters and seals."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026
The Monterey Hotel
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is AU$235 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$235
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,736 reviews)
"We did not like that there were no fireplace as shown on the website. The room was extremely small. No room for an open wheel chair! We asked for a room just a little bigger than room 311 and they said sorry there’s nothing else available. There was a stained decorative pillow on the bed. There was ..."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is AU$432 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$432
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,694 reviews)
"The Breakfast, customer service, and Fire Pit were our favorite."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
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 North Salinas
Find the best North Salinas areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
Oldtown Salinas
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Oldtown Salinas. You might want to make time for a stop at National Steinbeck Center or Steinbeck House.
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.
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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.
