Oldtown Salinas Travel Guide
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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.
First Mayor's House
Find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at First Mayor's House. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum during your travels in Salinas. Stroll along the marina or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Aguila Cultural Center
Take the family on an outing to Aguila Cultural Center during your trip to 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.
Things to do

Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

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
Top hotels in Oldtown Salinas

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Great location but let down by the unpleasant musty odor in the room and the lukewarm shower with poor pressure.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The room was clean. Overall decent.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
A slightly disappointing stay, had expected better from a Hyatt. The internet was very poor in the hotel bedrooms, but worked fine in the lobby area. The room was very spacious, but the soundproofing was poor & could hear the crying/ screaming kids upstairs/ next door. The patio was very disappointing, ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
We enjoyed our oceanfront stay, was charmed by the town, boutiques and the warmth and helpfulness of the staff. We’ll be back!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Location is excellent. Cleanliness of room was not great. Rooms need a thorough cleaning and refresh. Room furniture is all nicked up. There was no room to put a toiletry bag in the bathroom.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
dirty
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oldtown Salinas

Chinatown
While there might not be top attractions in Chinatown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like California Rodeo Grounds and Salinas Sports Complex.

