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 Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
Top hotels in North Salinas

Laurel Inn Motel

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"Clean, upscale, efficient"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
"Best place to stay in carmel"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Everything was great. Just a bit confused about the expresso machine..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"This is an old hotel with lots of books and crannies, sitting rooms, old furniture and historical pieces. Bed was super comfy. Bathroom okay. The endless hallways and staircases were fun. It was a solid stay and the location amazing. So much happens in Monterrey!"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026
Where to stay in North Salinas
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.
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.

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 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.





