Chinatown Travel Guide
Salinas
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.
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.
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.
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.
Natividad Hospital
If Natividad Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Salinas.
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
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Top hotels in Chinatown
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Did not use
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The staff are phenomenal. Friendly, attentive and focused on comfortfor each guest.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Overall an amazing hotel! Staff were great, room was spacious and extremely clean! We loved every second of our stay here. Will be back very soon!
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Monterey Hotel
No AC required sleeping with the windows open. Lots of street noise day and night.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Lovely room, beautiful view. We loved Cambria but might choose other lodging. We weren't able to get the room atha5 was confirmed with an ocean view.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
Parking not free Expensive room rates per night
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
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 Aguila Cultural Center.
