North Salinas Travel Guide
Salinas

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

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Self-Guided Walking Tour Cannery Row to Old Monterey
Top hotels in North Salinas

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Hotel Pacific

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Pacific Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
"The hotel is in a wonderful location surrounded by hills with fog and mist rolling in. Just behind it you have barnyard market with plenty of shopping and food options. Had a wonderful and relaxed stay in the hotel."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Monarch Resort
"This hotel is in a great location, less than 5 min to Lover’s point. The place was clean, the pool is warmed and it has a jacuzzi. We enjoyed the complementary breakfast, it was basic, yes convenient and good. We would stay here again in the future."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 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 Salinas Sports Complex and National Steinbeck Center.

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 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.





