Oldtown Salinas Travel Guide

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 County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

£170
per adult
Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour
Step aboard our stable, USCG inspected, 27ft. pontoon boat, and embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure!

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

£35
per adult
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

£57
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

£53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

£49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

£49
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
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Top hotels in Oldtown Salinas

Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge

2 out of 5
109 John St Salinas CA
The price is £79 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£79
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (317 reviews)
"Convenient and good service"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 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 £226 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£226
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 in their ...
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 £257 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£257
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is £192 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£192
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Carmel Mission Inn
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is £352 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£352
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is £109 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£109
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
The Monterey Hotel
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Where to stay in Oldtown Salinas

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

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.

North Salinas

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

Sunset

Though Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like California Rodeo Grounds and Salinas Sports Complex.

Laurel West

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laurel West and surrounding area, you can visit California Rodeo Grounds and Salinas Sports Complex.

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.

Oldtown Salinas Travel Guide

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