Oldtown Salinas Travel Guide

Salinas

A vegetable farm with people harvesting and packing produce.
A museum exhibit with wooden benches, informational displays, and a sign reading "MONTEREY CANNING CO."
The exterior of the National Steinbeck Center, including a brick wall with signage, a glass building, and a parking area.
A museum exhibit with a large circular structure, informational plaques, and a 'Tortilla Factory' sign.
A wooden room with a bunk bed, a map, and a sign for Lee Chong Co.

Stay near popular Oldtown Salinas attractions

National Steinbeck Center

7.6/10 (128 reviews)
Immerse yourself in the life, times and works of legendary American novelist John Steinbeck through memorabilia, photos, journals and film.
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Top hotels in Oldtown Salinas

Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge

2 out of 5
109 John St Salinas CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹8,976 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
₹8,976
per night
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (282 reviews)
"Great affordable hotel, didn't use the shower but everything else was in good working order. Would have been nice if the fridge had a freezer section and the door handle was a bit sticky but other than that it was very clean and looked good inside. Great value."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Steinbeck Lodge
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ₹27,436 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹27,436
per night
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (3,378 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean rooms, love the pool area and close to so many things in Monterey! Perfect place to stay for a nice little getaway"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is ₹21,100 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
₹21,100
per night
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,806 reviews)
"Room has weird smell. Staff accidentally charged me random fee. The shower/sinkwater has strong bleach smell. Water pressure in the shower is also hideous."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is ₹21,330 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
₹21,330
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,671 reviews)
"Nice & comfortable hotel."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is ₹36,897 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
₹36,897
per night
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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! (1,612 reviews)
"The staff are excellent from the Bell hop to the Concierge! We were there for a special occasion and recieved a very nice bottle of wine to enjoy in our room. Also at the Bar while waiting for our room to be ready I ordered a couple scotch on the rocks and in conversation with the bartender mentioned ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is ₹14,626 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
₹14,626
per night
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,726 reviews)
"Clean carpets and low water pressure"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

The Monterey Hotel
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Where to stay in Oldtown Salinas

Find the best Oldtown Salinas areas for the activities you enjoy most.

North Salinas

While visiting North Salinas, you might make a stop by sights like Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.

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.

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.

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 Salinas Sports Complex and National Steinbeck Center.

A jellyfish with long tentacles in a blue underwater environment.
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Corral de Tierra

While there might not be top attractions in Corral de Tierra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch.

Oldtown Salinas Travel Guide