Chinatown Travel Guide
Salinas
Popular places to visit

National Steinbeck Center
You can browse the exhibits at National Steinbeck Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Salinas. Amble around this family-friendly area's marina or seek out the golf courses.

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.
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.
Northridge Mall
During your trip to Salinas, you can enjoy retail therapy at Northridge Mall. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Chinatown

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Great staff and very accomodating. Very clean, enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

The Monterey Hotel
The hotel was great the beds were comfortable and it was close to the venue and Monterey bay aquarium. Plenty of Restraunts in walking distance from hotel. Mostly peaceful after 11. Just don’t go when they have there marathon you will here noise all night long.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Great room with beautiful view of the Monterey Bay! Nothing beats falling asleep to the seals barking :)
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Suite was so great! So large with 2 bathrooms and 2 patios. Great view on the 17th hole. Staff was so welcoming and accommodating. Lobby & bar is beautiful. Pool and hot tub were great temps. Gym was large for a hotel and hand everything you’d need. The free s’mores box and fire pits were such a ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Pacific Inn
I work in Monterey few times a month and this place has been my go to , it’s always clean & the staff at the front desk is so kind and knowledgeable he makes me feel so comfortable everytime I stay. Thank you , will recommend
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Stargazer Inn and Suites
It was very nice really clean will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown

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 Aguila Cultural Center.
Chinatown Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Cannery Row
- Lovers Point
- Monterey County Fairgrounds
- California State University Monterey Bay
- Monterey Convention Center
- Presidio of Monterey
- The Links at Spanish Bay
- Naval Postgraduate School
- Del Monte Beach
- Golden State Theatre
- Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
- Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
- Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch
- Marina Dunes Preserve
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park
- Munras Avenue
