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.
Northridge Mall
During your trip to Salinas, you can enjoy retail therapy at Northridge Mall. 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.
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
We had a great time!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Quaint , good location , staff very friendly
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Property and staff were awesome. All of the ridiculous hidden fees?? Terrible. Charging guests a resort fee and a resort tax on top of the room rate is insane.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
I have stayed here once before and loved it, which made this second visit especially disappointing. Upon arrival, the fireplace in Room 125 was not working and no hand soap. When I tried to call the front desk using the room phone, the front desk button didn’t work. I then tried calling from my personal ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Great room, friendly staff, good food in restaurants, and great location.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
Nice place, I travel a lot for work and do the marriotts and hiltons… no different. Bathroom is smaller but really doesn’t make any difference. Nice folks in the front office and tack on the amazing view from the 5th floor it was a good spot.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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.
