West Salinas Travel Guide
Salinas
Visit West Salinas
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 West Salinas

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Carmel Mission Inn

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
"Beware! This hotel has NO a/c, and an elevator on one side only. Rooms have ceiling fans, and windows with no screens. Gnats in bathroom, and coffee area. Upon check-in,the two men were super nice and helpful. The next morning, a man and women, didn’t even greet us when we walked past. The coffee ..."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Where to stay in West Salinas
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 Salinas Sports Complex and Salinas Fairways Golf Course.

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.
Spreckels Junction
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Spreckels Junction and surrounding area, you can visit Salinas Fairways Golf Course and National Steinbeck Center.
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 Fairways Golf Course and Salinas Sports Complex.





