Chinatown Travel Guide
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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 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.
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.
Steinbeck House
You can find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at Steinbeck House. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Northridge Mall
During your trip to Salinas, you can enjoy retail therapy at Northridge Mall. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Activities

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Spacious room. Great staff.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

The Monterey Hotel
Good rooms, clean and just what you need. Excellent location! Walk downtown and or to the Fisherman’s Warf.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
All very good, very clean and very friendly people.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Room was clean af. Had an issue with the tv in the bedroom, called the staff, answered back quickly, they came quickly and resolved the issue💯
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Property was clean.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown

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 Aguila Cultural Center.
Chinatown Travel Guide
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Carmel Beach
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Asilomar State Beach
- Lovers Point
- Presidio of Monterey
- Del Monte Beach
- Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course
- Monterey Convention Center
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater


