Sunset 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.
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.
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.
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.
Steinbeck House
You can find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at Steinbeck House. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
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
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Sunset
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Fantastic stay. Friendly staff and very clean. Amazing!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Nice property with a nice entrance. Food wise the offerings were limited, seem to run out of key items. Rooms acceptable."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"Grear"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"Tiny rooms for the money, parking not ideal. Definitely haunted, will stay elsewhere next visit."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"My stay for Memorial Day weekend was terrible. I booked a balcony room and was given instead a first floor room. I did not pay for a first floor room. Then the building was so far from the amenities that we felt isolated. They need to be infront about where families with pets stay and instead of ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Great value for the price. Pretty quiet for being right off the freeway. I’d stay here again."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunset
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.
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.
Maple Park
While Maple Park isn't home to many top sights, National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck House are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Claremont Manor
While Claremont Manor isn't home to many top sights, National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck House are some notable places to visit nearby.
