North Salinas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Salinas
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.
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.
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.
Cinemark Century Northridge Mall 14
You can take time to visit Cinemark Century Northridge Mall 14 during your travels to Salinas.
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 North Salinas Hotel Deals
Laurel Inn Motel
"I had an interesting experience here. It wasn’t bad but I wouldn’t consider it to be a pleasant stay either. Upon arriving at 7pm to check in I was told that my room wasn’t ready and that I had to wait another 15 minutes. Keep in mind this was on a Sunday night and I had booked two nights in advance. ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
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
Other neighbourhoods around North Salinas
Laurel West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laurel West and surrounding area, you can visit California Rodeo Grounds and Salinas Sports Complex.
Boronda
Though Boronda may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.
Santa Rita
Though Santa Rita may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Northridge Mall and Salinas Sports Complex.
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.
Bolsa Knolls
While Bolsa Knolls may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Northridge Mall and Salinas Sports Complex.
