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 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.
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
Didn’t care much for the courtyard view (no view) but other than that, our stay was excellent
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
It’s an excellent hotel right on the gold course. We had a room with a balcony and enjoyed our stay very much.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Centrally located for beaches, aquarium and shops.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The pool was such a hit for both the kids and the adults. Breakfast was scrumptious and coupled with the exceptional service from Ms. Rebecca we felt right at home and catered to. We would definitely stay here again if we ever in the area again.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Carmel Mission Inn
Lobby is fine and has a nice 70’s retro vibe to it but the rooms were terrible, smell and not a $4-500 a night value. Won’t be coming back.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Carmel Bay View Inn
The good: The room was spotless and very clean. Excellent location- walking distance to all the main shops and restaurants. Areas of opportunity: We so happened to come during a huge heat wave and there is no AC. Asked the front desk about a fan and they didn’t have any fans. Also asked about a water ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
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.
