North Salinas Travel Guide
Salinas
Visit North Salinas
Stay near popular North Salinas attractions
Things to do

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Top hotels in North Salinas

Laurel Inn Motel
"Good"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Staff is great, the food is always good and the rooms are clean, comfortable, safe and welcoming."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Love the updates to this hotel and love that they are dog friendly. The pool area is lovely to relax in and the restaurant is great! Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"The staff are excellent from the Bell hop to the Concierge! We were there for a special occasion and recieved a very nice bottle of wine to enjoy in our room. Also at the Bar while waiting for our room to be ready I ordered a couple scotch on the rocks and in conversation with the bartender mentioned ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Nice & comfortable hotel."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"Very old condition. Need renovation. Felt like late 60's motel"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Where to stay in North Salinas
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.
Sunset
Though Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salinas Sports Complex and National Steinbeck Center.

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 Salinas Sports Complex and National Steinbeck Center.

Corral de Tierra
While there might not be top attractions in Corral de Tierra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch.




