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A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a chalkboard with breakfast options.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Veronica

￥20,070

￥22,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

2. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas, 1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Galvin

￥14,880

￥16,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.

A Best Western hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Craig

￥16,995

￥19,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a chair.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a coffee maker, and a round mirror.

An indoor swimming pool with a pool lift, no diving sign, and a caution about water recirculation.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Sunset, 1.6 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Leopoldo

￥22,320

￥25,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, a central seating area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a fireplace.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 2.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Kay

￥25,459

￥28,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered entrance and multiple floors.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are shelves with decorative items and a large window with curtains.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 2.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Dennis

￥20,429

￥22,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a large mirror, and a glass door leading outside.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel lobby with a coffee station, seating area, and a television.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

BAO

￥17,522

￥19,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large sign for the number 6 motel, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

A building with blue doors numbered 152, 153, and 154, white balconies, and a red mailbox.

A corridor with a red-tiled floor, a glass door with a metal grid, and a sign indicating room number 140.

8. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Sunset, 1.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Gabriela

￥9,718

￥11,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

A reception area with a black desk, a computer, a clock, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a counter with a coffee machine and menu boards.

A hotel room with two beds, a large floral artwork on the wall, a television, and a window with curtains.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Irene

￥13,917

￥15,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a telephone.

A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, a coffee station, and a view of the outside.

A reception desk with a clock, a bulletin board, and a painting above.

10. Laurel Inn Motel

North Salinas, 2.1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Sofia

￥12,565

￥14,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

A reception area with a dark wood reception desk, a white counter, a computer, and a magazine rack.

A Howard Johnson Inn sign with a large flower bed in front.

A hotel hallway with a reception desk, a television, a wall-mounted monitor, and a fire exit sign.

11. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Oldtown Salinas, 1.1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Jose

￥12,358

￥13,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A motel with a staircase leading to the entrance, a parking lot, and potted plants.

A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and a hairdryer on the wall.

A parking lot with a row of parked cars, a motel sign, and a building in the background.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a white building, and flowering trees.

12. Western Motel

Sunset, 2 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Paul

￥16,119

￥18,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A restaurant with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and hanging pendant lights.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a landscaped driveway.

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Joan

￥15,572

￥17,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A lobby with a stone fireplace, teal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel with multiple floors, a visible parking area, and a street intersection with traffic lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A multi-story building with a yellow exterior, outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

14. Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 1.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Judith

￥11,506

￥13,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.

A spacious living area with a large TV, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

12 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Niloufar

￥18,347

￥21,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with a courtyard, multiple floors, and a view of the sunset.

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and a fire pit.

A modern bar area with multiple seating arrangements, including round tables and bar stools. There are large windows providing views of the outside.

A rooftop pool area with a fire pit, seating, and a glass balustrade.

16. Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey

18.3 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Hector

￥39,681

￥44,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A modern lobby with green chairs, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with shelves of snacks.

A reception desk with a wooden wall backdrop displaying the text "INN AT MOSS LANDING POINT".

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

17. Inn At Moss Landing Point

17.1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Renato

￥18,406

￥22,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A corner room with wicker chairs, a small table with candles and glasses, and a view of a fenced field through large windows.

A wooden deck with a rope barrier, a lifebuoy, and a wicker chair overlooking a water body.

A beach with waves, a distant industrial structure, and a cloudy sky.

18. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

17.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Wei

￥22,757

￥25,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A two-story house with a prominent tower, a driveway, and two stone fountains.

A hotel entrance with two large wooden doors, a sign above reading "CHATEAU CORALINI CELLARS", and a stone-tiled floor leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A covered patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

19. Chateau Coralini

6.6 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Wolfgang

￥19,708

￥23,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot and buildings, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a curtain.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

13.6 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Hardeep

￥29,725

￥34,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 414 reviews	View
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey	8.4 Very good 671 reviews	View

Top Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great check-in experience, friendly staff, easy access to the stores and beach."

Pacific Inn

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean. Parking was pretty tight for trucks and large vehicles."

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"The natural mineral hot springs here are fantastic. Great place to relax and rejuvenate."

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8/10 Good

"It was clean and staff was kind."

Lone Oak Lodge

8/10 Good

"Parking was great, right outside our room. Also nice to have a mini fridge in our room and the ice machine was right near our room. The rooms have been updated which was nice."

Bay Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Fire Spot. Stayed 3 nights and the location was perfect. Extremely close to everything you'd want to be near, and away from everything you wouldn't. Would book again."

Ramada by Wyndham Marina

8/10 Good

"- No Breakfast. When I booked, I specifically checked for this option, but unfortunately, it has not been updated on booking site. - Close to lots of restaurants, but most places close early (around 8:30pm). - Getting in and out parking lot was a bit annoying. You have to make a U-Turn to get into the parking lot and to exit, there are cars parked on the side of the street where it's hard to see past them for oncoming traffic to exit. - The rooms were clean and spacious. - Overall, staff was nice and helpful. - Will stay again"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

10/10 Excellent

"It was an amazing stay. Breakfast every Morning and staff are always happy to refill anything needed"

Steinbeck Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet, comfortable and reasonably priced. Unit was recently updated and had modern fixtures. One small indicator was the flexible reading lights over the bed. I can't remember seeing such a feature in more expensive hotel rooms."

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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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First Mayor's House

Find out about the history of Salinas when you take a trip to First Mayor's House. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Aguila Cultural Center

7.2/10 (27 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Aguila Cultural Center during your trip to Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Steinbeck House

7.6/10 (95 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at Steinbeck House. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Sherwood Tennis Center

Catch an event at Sherwood Tennis Center during your trip to Salinas.

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California Rodeo Grounds

7.6/10 (116 reviews)

Catch an event at California Rodeo Grounds, and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Salinas Sports Complex

7.6/10 (184 reviews)

Catch an event at Salinas Sports Complex, and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Clarmont Manor Park

Clarmont Manor Park is just one of the places to see in Salinas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Salinas known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

Steinbeck Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum. Other good choices around the area include Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay and Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

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What can I see and do near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at National Steinbeck Center and Boronda Adobe History Center. Sights like Steinbeck House and First Mayor's House highlight some of the local culture. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Clarmont Manor Park and Spreckels Memorial Park.

How can I get to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

With so many transportation options, seeing the area around Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum is easy. If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Salinas Station. You can explore your water travel options at the local marina.

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Our top choices for Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

2. Steinbeck Lodge

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

6. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

8. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

10. Laurel Inn Motel

11. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

12. Western Motel

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

14. Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

15. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

16. Residence Inn By Marriott Sand City Monterey

17. Inn At Moss Landing Point

18. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

19. Chateau Coralini

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

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Top Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Pacific Inn

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Lone Oak Lodge

Bay Breeze Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

Steinbeck Lodge

Other attractions near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

National Steinbeck Center

First Mayor's House

Aguila Cultural Center

Steinbeck House

Sherwood Tennis Center

California Rodeo Grounds

Salinas Sports Complex

Clarmont Manor Park

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