Alisal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 Fairways Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Salinas at Salinas Fairways Golf Course. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
California Rodeo Grounds
Catch an event at California Rodeo Grounds and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing.Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly 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.
Monterey Zoo
Meet the animals who call Monterey Zoo home during your travels in Salinas. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Our pick of the best Alisal Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Fantastic stay. Friendly staff and very clean. Amazing!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Nice"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"Grear"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"Tiny rooms for the money, parking not ideal. Definitely haunted, will stay elsewhere next visit."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"My stay for Memorial Day weekend was terrible. I booked a balcony room and was given instead a first floor room. I did not pay for a first floor room. Then the building was so far from the amenities that we felt isolated. They need to be infront about where families with pets stay and instead of ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Great value for the price. Pretty quiet for being right off the freeway. I’d stay here again."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alisal
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.
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.
Creekbridge
Though Creekbridge may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.
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.
Maple Park
While Maple Park isn't home to many top sights, National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Claremont Manor
While Claremont Manor isn't home to many top sights, National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck House are some notable places to visit nearby.
