North Salinas Travel Guide
Salinas
Visit North Salinas
Stay near popular North Salinas attractions
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

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Top hotels in North Salinas

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Stay was just fine"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Carmel Mission Inn

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
"This is a nice play to stay with reasonable rates in Monterey. Our room was pretty big and we slept comfortably all three nights. It was super quiet in the evenings. The in-room refrigerator was not cooling when we arrived, but was fine a few hours later. I noticed right after checking in that the ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Where to stay in North Salinas

Sunset
Though Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salinas Sports Complex and Salinas Fairways Golf Course.
Spreckels Junction
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Spreckels Junction and surrounding area, you can visit Salinas Fairways Golf Course and National Steinbeck Center.

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 Salinas Fairways Golf Course and Salinas Sports Complex.

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.





