Chinatown Travel Guide
Salinas
Visit Chinatown
Things to do

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in Chinatown

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Great Place to stay! Would recommend to anyone that wants to stay near Fishermans Warf and the trolly takes you right in front of the aquarium. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be booking again."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Large clean room, comfortable bed. Nice amenities"
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

The Monterey Hotel

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"My last day there the at 8:00 am the gardener started running the air blower it was so loud it lasted for about 1 hr and the smell of fumes went inside the room. I will not stay here again."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Chinatown
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.
North Salinas
While visiting North Salinas, you might make a stop by sights like Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.

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.
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.







