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

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Top hotels in North Salinas

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Nice stay, close to the waterfront."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"We like the Carmel Mission Inn because it is ideally located. It also has on site overnight parking."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Fantastic views, courteous staff, convenient valet, centrally located, and beautiful rooms. Can’t wait to go back."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
"So great"
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
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 Salinas Fairways Golf Course.
Spreckels Junction
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Spreckels Junction and surrounding area, you can visit Salinas Fairways Golf Course and National Steinbeck Center.

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 Salinas Fairways Golf Course 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.





