Oldtown Salinas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Oldtown Salinas
Popular places to visit
National Steinbeck Center
Immerse yourself in the life, times and works of legendary American novelist John Steinbeck through memorabilia, photos, journals and film.
Toro County Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Toro County Park and enjoy the cycling trails in Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum during your travels in Salinas. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
First Mayor's House
Find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at First Mayor's House. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Aguila Cultural Center
Take the family on an outing to Aguila Cultural Center during your trip to Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Salinas Sports Complex
Catch an event at Salinas Sports Complex and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing.Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Our pick of the best Oldtown Salinas Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Close to Monterey Pier, Close to downtown, parking available as well as valet parking. Our room was clean and spacious. Staff was very helpful and professional. This place treats dogs like honored guests too
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The worst experience of my life. Staff was so rude and totally disrespectful. She was acting like she was doing me a favor after she purposefully gave my room away. Them she tried to lie to me by saying that an entire building was flooded while I was the only person in the lobby that didn’t get a ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Building and staff was excellent but room they did not clean it looked like because there was stains and blood on the sheets and bed we went to go to our room and we had to wait for them to send Bell hop up to clean and redo the bed and everything before we can turn in for the night great place but ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Ocean with the moonlight was beautiful. The sunrise was even better. 100/10
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The property itself was gorgeous, as well as well maintained. The girl at the front desk was very sweet. The gym was clean and it was very easy to get around. Parking was a bit tricky because it seems like there weren’t enough spaces to go around since it is shared with the restaurant, along with ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
Kinda loud, thin walls but still overall good stay. Staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oldtown Salinas
Chinatown
While there might not be top attractions in Chinatown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like California Rodeo Grounds and Salinas Sports Complex.
