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

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

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

Laurel Inn Motel
"Great hotel swimming pool amenities in room ideal for what was required"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Carmel Mission Inn
"Clean room very nice"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

The Monterey Hotel

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Where to stay in North Salinas
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.
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.

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.
Laurel West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laurel West and surrounding area, you can visit Salinas Sports Complex and Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum.
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.




