Oldtown Salinas Travel Guide
Salinas
Visit Oldtown 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 Valley Model Railroad Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum during your travels in Salinas. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
First Mayor's House
Find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at First Mayor's House. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Aguila Cultural Center
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Aguila Cultural Center in Salinas. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
The Farm
Learn about the local history of Salinas when you spend time at The Farm. Amble around this family-friendly area's marina or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Oldtown Salinas
Carmel Bay View Inn
Room was clean and nice. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a bummer. Warmer for scrambled eggs and bacon/sausage didn’t keep it warm. 2 mornings the yogurt was completely gone as were the pastries before they were refilled and the gal seemed annoyed that we asked if there ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
The Monterey Hotel
Really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Room was cute and cozy. Really loved the fire place
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Your large lobby with the bar was excellent. We were pleasantly surprised with the live music every night. We especially enjoyed the mandolin player.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
very clean room, friendly staff, wasn’t happy about paid parking and the parking lot was confusing. also having a microwave would have been nice.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Victorian Inn
Staff was amazing. Breakfast and wine and cheese spreads were great!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 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 National Steinbeck Center and Salinas Sports Complex.
