Oldtown Salinas Travel Guide
Salinas
Visit Oldtown 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.
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, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey
Top hotels in Oldtown Salinas
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Good location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Our favorite place to stay in Monterey!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Overall disappointing ; I did not enjoy my stay at this hotel. -Terrible Wi-Fi and terrible internet connection that continuously dropped off. - Shower had so much water pressure but w/ only half of a glass shower door like in Europe, water sprayed alot outside the shower creating a mess to clean ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
Amazing! great place to stay,
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Parking was easy and right down the street. The coffee was very good!!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
It was a sold out weekend.. I just can’t believe for 2 nights at a Motel 6 cost me $468. That’s insane and to much money. It’s a motel not a hotel
Reviewed on 27 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.
