Oldtown Salinas Travel Guide
Salinas
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Popular places to visit
National Steinbeck Center
Immerse yourself in the life, times and works of legendary American novelist John Steinbeck through memorabilia, photos, journals and film.
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 top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Aguila Cultural Center
Take the family on an outing to Aguila Cultural Center during your trip to Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Things to do
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Top hotels in Oldtown Salinas
Steinbeck Lodge
"Loved the room. I enjoyed the hospitality there and I look forward to staying there again soon."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Rooms could use a lot of updating... almost thought we were sharing our room with the two adjacent rooms as we could hear EVERYTHING clearly as if they were in the room with us.... TP roll is way off to the left side of the toilet, so it's literally a stretch to tear off the tissue... sink hose was ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"Perfect location. Great interiors. Some great restaurants on the property. Looks out onto Monterey Bay and is right next to a wonderful coastal trail. Loved the in room Nespresso machine! Beds were great. Bathroom was excellent. All round perfect hotel and spa!!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Monterey Hotel
"Ok"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
"Closing the restaurant fir two days is too much. They also close the bar limiting any after dinner activity. They skipped cleaning the room one day although we needed it. Apart from these it was a good experience."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"bad room smell"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oldtown Salinas
Chinatown
While there might not be top attractions in Chinatown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like California Rodeo Grounds and Salinas Sports Complex.
Boronda
Though Boronda may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions 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.
