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

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"I wouldn't come back to this hotel. It's very loud in the hallways with kids and the worse thing is the seagulls screaming all night. It's unbearable. I pre-paid months in advance for 7 night with my mom. We had a balcony room. It was so loud and I was woken up often. NEVER again."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Above average hotel, great location, and amenities."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"X"
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"My husband and I were mesmerized by the sound of the ocean, we slept with the patio doors open. We went August 20, 2026 and totally enjoyed our room. We lazily drank coffee in bed while waking up and the went down to have breakfast. We dined outside (the patio heaters were on). Excellent and then ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

The Monterey Hotel

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"Rooms are always clean. Love the breakfast burritos from the restaurant! Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 22 Aug 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 California Rodeo Grounds and Salinas Sports Complex.




