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
Top hotels in North Salinas

Laurel Inn Motel

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Our only complaint is the elevators are too small, everything else was perfect! We went with our two small kids and had the best time."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Large clean room, comfortable bed. Nice amenities"
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

The Monterey Hotel
"Enjoyed our stay at Monterey the staff were very friendly and helpful, however the property could do with some updating it is a little worn and the room was so hot! They supplied a fan but it was noisy all night and we woke up with a headache each morning. Shame as the hotel Is is a great position, ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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 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
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 California Rodeo Grounds and Salinas Sports Complex.
Laurel West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laurel West and surrounding area, you can visit Salinas Sports Complex and Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum.







