Oldtown Salinas, CA

Salinas

A vegetable farm with people harvesting and packing produce.
A museum exhibit with wooden benches, informational displays, and a sign reading "MONTEREY CANNING CO."
The exterior of the National Steinbeck Center, including a brick wall with signage, a glass building, and a parking area.
A museum exhibit with a large circular structure, informational plaques, and a 'Tortilla Factory' sign.
A wooden room with a bunk bed, a map, and a sign for Lee Chong Co.

Stay near popular Oldtown Salinas attractions

National Steinbeck Center

7.6/10 (128 reviews)
Immerse yourself in the life, times and works of legendary American novelist John Steinbeck through memorabilia, photos, journals and film.
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Things to do

Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

$225
per adult
Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

$75
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

$65
per adult
Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Monterey Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Whale Watching Tour

$70
per adult
Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide

$70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
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Oldtown Salinas Hotel Deals

Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge

2 out of 5
109 John St Salinas CA
The price is $104 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$104 total
per night
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Stay at this hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (292 reviews)
"Air conditioning worked well and staff cleaned room up nicely"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

Steinbeck Lodge
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is $304 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$304 total
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,407 reviews)
"The room was beautiful and clean. The pool and jacuzzi were great. All of the staff were super nice and helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is $318 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$318 total
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
Carmel Mission Inn
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is $414 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$414 total
per night
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is $175 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$175 total
per night
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,720 reviews)
"We canceled our stay after finding visibly soiled bedding"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
Fully refundable
The price is $299 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$299 total
per night
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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Where to stay in Oldtown Salinas

Find the best Oldtown Salinas areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Oldtown Salinas
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North Salinas

While visiting North Salinas, you might make a stop by sights like Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.

Spreckels Junction

Though Spreckels Junction might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck House.

Sunset

While Sunset might 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.

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 California Rodeo Grounds.

Alisal

While Alisal might 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.

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