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

Things to do


Top hotels in Oldtown Salinas

Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge

2 out of 5
109 John St Salinas CA
The price is Rp1.697.827 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Rp1.697.827
Rp1.907.128 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (262 reviews)
"Steinbeck Lodge is a classic American motel and a very practical choice if you are visiting Salinas, Monterey, or Big Sur by car. I stayed here during a solo road trip in June 2026 and found it to be excellent value for money, especially compared with the much more expensive hotels in Monterey, which ..."

Reviewed on 4 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 Rp4.672.176 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Rp4.672.176
Rp5.527.453 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,356 reviews)
"Beautiful lobby and love that there is Carmel Bakery on site. Standard rooms are pretty basic. The rest of the hotel looks dated, but clean. Friendly staff. Good for family with little kids."

Reviewed on 4 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 Rp4.310.581 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Rp4.310.581
Rp5.053.351 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,784 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Clean, cool place with helpful staff!"

Reviewed on 4 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 Rp4.009.342 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp4.009.342
Rp5.368.250 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,662 reviews)
"Traveling with a friend and called a week in advance to confirm 2 beds as booked, was told no problem, and when we arrived they had no more 2 bed rooms and stuck us in a king with a roll-a-bed overseeing the swimming pool with screaming kids everywhere, for nearly $600 I’ll take my business elsewhere ..."

Reviewed on 3 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 Rp7.346.867 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Rp7.346.867
Rp8.451.979 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,600 reviews)
"The view of the ocean was incredible"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is Rp1.167.415 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.167.415
Rp1.363.666 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Marina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (2,067 reviews)
"Overall a decent stay and better than other Motel 6 I stayed in before. Rooms were clean and updated, except for the bathroom door that almost fell off its angles if not for 5+ layers of paint. Really appreciated the upgrade to laminate floors which is a must for a hotel that allows pets. Did not ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
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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 California Rodeo Grounds 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.

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.

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.



Oldtown Salinas Travel Guide