Oldtown Salinas Travel Guide
Salinas
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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.
First Mayor's House
Find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at First Mayor's House. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum during your travels in Salinas. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Aguila Cultural Center
Take the family on an outing to Aguila Cultural Center during your trip to Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the 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.
Top hotels in Oldtown Salinas
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Loved everything about this property will stay there again!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Parkingis a challenge. Onsite valet only at the back of the buildibg for $39 a day. Public lots are nearby. Rooms are charming but ours was very warm even though it was cold outsude. No A/C in our room.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Room was clean with fantastic views.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Carpet was dirty and there were stains on one of the bed sheets. You have to go out of the building to get water from the dispenser and you need a flashlight to find the elevator. Outside the building is very dust and dirty everywhere. Is more like a cheap motel and self parking is $20 dollars per ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
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Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
improve: The breakfast was fine, but parking was limited and one evening due to lack of any spots I tried to park in a narrow single spot on far top covered area. there are these round cylindrical cement on the bases of the wall and my car could not pass through and caused damages to low part of ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oldtown Salinas
Chinatown
While there might not be top attractions in Chinatown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Steinbeck Center and California Rodeo Grounds.
