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

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

￥12,007
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

￥9,810
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

￥15,209
per adult
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

￥10,406
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

￥1,921
per traveler
Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

￥10,406
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Oldtown Salinas Hotel Deals

Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge

2 out of 5
109 John St Salinas CA
The price is ￥14,519 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
￥14,519
￥16,308 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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 ...
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 ￥39,066 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
￥39,066
￥46,234 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,655 reviews)
"Portola is very dog friendly. Exceptional staff."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is ￥27,975 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
￥27,975
￥33,732 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
The price is ￥33,653 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
￥33,653
￥37,952 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,802 reviews)
"Cutie little spot with an unexpected gorgeous view of the ocean from our room! This place was super charming and a great spot to say a few nights for our friends wedding in Big Sur. Thanks again!"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
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 ￥37,788 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
￥37,788
￥49,891 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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
Monarch Resort

Monarch Resort

2.5 out of 5
1111 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
The price is ￥19,816 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
￥19,816
￥22,608 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Great value"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

Monarch Resort
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Where to stay in Oldtown Salinas

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

North Salinas

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

A winding road through a hilly landscape with a small settlement and distant mountains under a twilight sky.

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 Salinas Fairways Golf Course.

Spreckels Junction

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

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 Fairways Golf Course and Salinas Sports Complex.

A jellyfish with long tentacles in a blue underwater environment.
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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