North Salinas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Salinas
Stay near popular North Salinas attractions
Activities
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
NZ$107
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
NZ$80
per adult
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
NZ$121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
NZ$130
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
NZ$35
per traveller
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
NZ$112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best North Salinas Hotel Deals
Laurel Inn Motel
801 West Laurel Dr. Salinas CA
The price is NZ$215 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$215
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is NZ$514 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$514
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,512 reviews)
"Super pretty, nice area, clean rooms, nice staff. Will stay again"
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is NZ$406 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$406
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is NZ$720 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$720
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,647 reviews)
"You seem to mostly be paying for the location with this hotel. The service from the staff, especially at the front desk, is not commensurate with the luxury rates they are charging. Beyond that the rooms are very much in need of updating. The beds are almost 4 feet tall and impossible for young kids ..."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
The Monterey Hotel
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is NZ$247 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$247
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,743 reviews)
"Awesome hotel great service"
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is NZ$168 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$168
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Marina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (2,181 reviews)
"Not crazy about the lack a hair dryer or ironing board in the room, but both the room and the bed were spotlessly clean, and the hotel was freeway-convenient, though that part of the Marina district was very different from how we imagined it, but that is not the fault of the hotel or its staff. We ..."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in North Salinas
Find the best North Salinas areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
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.
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.
