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 NZ$188 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$188
8 July - 9 July
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! (255 reviews)
"Clean and new room. Had towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion. Love their scent! Everything was great. The only loud noise that woke us up was the sound of ambulance or police sirens that passed by. The AC makes a bit of a noise but it was like a white noise machine which actually helped ..."

Reviewed on 24 June 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 NZ$532 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$532
7 July - 8 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! (3,338 reviews)
"We had a great experience at the Portola. When we pulled up we were greeted by a valet who offered to assist with unloading our luggage and bringing it up to the room for us. We got checked in and then to our room. The room was very nice and clean. The beds were super comfortable, which is hard to ..."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is NZ$443 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$443
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! (1,785 reviews)
"The rooms were very roomy and clean. We requested adjoining rooms and they were accommodating."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
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 NZ$545 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$545
7 July - 8 July
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! (1,666 reviews)
"Great place and helpful staff. Just a bit overbooked with guests to take advantage of fireputs and pool area"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is NZ$832 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$832
2 July - 3 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! (1,600 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, excellent location"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$144 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$144
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Marina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (2,055 reviews)
"Clean room, staff were nice. Very cheap but nice room."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
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 California Rodeo Grounds and Salinas Sports Complex.

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.

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 California Rodeo Grounds and Salinas Sports Complex.

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 Travel Guide

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