Santa Rita Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Rita
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.
Monterey Zoo
Meet the animals who call Monterey Zoo home during your travels in Salinas. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 Santa Rita Hotel Deals
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Fantastic stay. Friendly staff and very clean. Amazing!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Nice property with a nice entrance. Food wise the offerings were limited, seem to run out of key items. Rooms acceptable."
Reviewed on 30 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
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Great value for the price. Pretty quiet for being right off the freeway. I’d stay here again."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"The accessable rooms were perfect, very spacious and comfortable with all the necessary accommodations."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Rita
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.
North Salinas
While visiting North Salinas, you might make a stop by sights like Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
