Chinatown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Chinatown
Activities

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

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Staff is great, the food is always good and the rooms are clean, comfortable, safe and welcoming."
Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Love the updates to this hotel and love that they are dog friendly. The pool area is lovely to relax in and the restaurant is great! Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Nice & comfortable hotel."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Amazing rooftop hot tubs, adults only (AWESOME) with a view of the bay & all of its wildlife, not to mention the toasty fireplace you can also enjoy. Amazing staff at every turn. Clean, comfortable, best sleep at a hotel, excellent amenities. This is the type of (hotel) stay one can only dream about. ..."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"Very old condition. Need renovation. Felt like late 60's motel"
Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Room was clean and spacious. Only thing was the office staff said that we would not receive room services."
Reviewed on 8 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Chinatown
North Salinas
While visiting North Salinas, you might make a stop by sights like Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.
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.
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.

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.





