South Salinas Travel Guide
Salinas
Visit South Salinas
Popular places to visit
Toro County Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Toro County Park and enjoy the cycling trails in Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
National Steinbeck Center
Immerse yourself in the life, times and works of legendary American novelist John Steinbeck through memorabilia, photos, journals and film.
Salinas Sports Complex
Catch an event at Salinas Sports Complex and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing.Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
California Rodeo Grounds
Catch an event at California Rodeo Grounds and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing.Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Monterey Zoo
Meet the animals who call Monterey Zoo home during your travels in Salinas. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Steinbeck House
You can find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at Steinbeck House. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
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 South Salinas
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"This was the perfect stay in Monterey. Super close to the wharf and to Alvarado street. Staff were very nice and hotel was very clean. We loved the local eateries that were very walkable as well. I would say that the beds were very tiny. Supposed to be a “queen” bed, felt more like a full bed. Overall, ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Absolutely superb! Spotless clean, super comfy beds, and great location."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"The quality of the room was poor, the bed was uncomfortable, the gym is the saddest I’ve ever seen, the hallways smelled, you have to ask for towels for the pool, the bar is closed Sunday-Monday. I will not be coming back. Shame that I had to waste my birthday on this place."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The breakfast was excellent, and the grounds were beautiful and well maintained. Our room was very nice, clean, and comfortable. We only wish we could have stayed longer. Highly recommended!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"Hotel is very dated. Bed was hard. Tv was old. No usb plugins to charge your phone. No parking available for the hotel. Had to park three blocks away. Elevator is old and has problems working properly. I got stuck in elevator then when I got out it would not go down from third floor to first or second ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Shower no work"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South Salinas
North Salinas
While visiting North Salinas, you might make a stop by sights like Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.
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.
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.
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.
