Oldtown Salinas, CA

Salinas

A vegetable farm with people harvesting and packing produce.
A museum exhibit with wooden benches, informational displays, and a sign reading "MONTEREY CANNING CO."
The exterior of the National Steinbeck Center, including a brick wall with signage, a glass building, and a parking area.
A museum exhibit with a large circular structure, informational plaques, and a 'Tortilla Factory' sign.
A wooden room with a bunk bed, a map, and a sign for Lee Chong Co.

Stay near popular Oldtown Salinas attractions

National Steinbeck Center

7.6/10 (128 reviews)
Immerse yourself in the life, times and works of legendary American novelist John Steinbeck through memorabilia, photos, journals and film.
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Things to do

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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

￥9,717
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

￥10,187
per adult
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

￥14,889
per adult
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

￥11,755
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

￥10,187
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with a Marine Guide

￥10,971
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with a Marine Guide
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Oldtown Salinas Hotel Deals

Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge

2 out of 5
109 John St Salinas CA
The price is ￥13,179 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
￥13,179
￥14,846 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (453 reviews)
"It's a motel but it is far from being one. The rooms are large, clean, modern and beautiful. The exteriors is all new too. The staff is friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Steinbeck Lodge
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ￥29,034 per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
￥29,034
￥34,588 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is ￥27,766 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
￥27,766
￥38,705 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is ￥49,779 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
￥49,779
￥57,454 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,728 reviews)
"Excellent location, food is great, views unbelievable, weather fantastic, plenty of local events, nearby art studios"

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is ￥18,143 per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
￥18,143
￥22,992 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
Carmel Mission Inn
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

3 out of 5
1150 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
The price is ￥18,685 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
￥18,685
￥21,395 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,565 reviews)
"Great location and warm staff."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
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Where to stay in Oldtown Salinas

Find the best Oldtown Salinas areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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North Salinas

While visiting North Salinas, you might make a stop by sights like Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.

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Sunset

While Sunset might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Salinas Sports Complex and National Steinbeck Center.

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Alisal

While Alisal might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Salinas Sports Complex and National Steinbeck Center.

A large tree in a vineyard with rows of grapevines.

Spreckels Junction

Though Spreckels Junction might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck House.

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Corral de Tierra

While Corral de Tierra isn't home to many top sights, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oldtown Salinas, CA