What is Oldtown Salinas like?

Oldtown Salinas is a neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants, entertainment choices, and shopping. Be sure to check out National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck House as part of your Oldtown Salinas travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in Oldtown Salinas?

Based on our traveler data, Steinbeck Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay in Oldtown Salinas. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Oldtown Salinas, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Oldtown Salinas.

What are the top things to see and do in Oldtown Salinas?

National Steinbeck Center, Steinbeck House, and Aguila Cultural Center are just a few attractions to check out in Oldtown Salinas. While you're out sightseeing, First Mayor's House and Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Salinas.

How can I get around Oldtown Salinas and the greater Salinas area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Salinas Station.

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Our top choices for Oldtown Salinas hotels

1. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas

Susann

CA $146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

2. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Oldtown Salinas

Alina

CA $145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Sunset, 1.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Craig

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset, 1.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Elena

CA $240 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

5. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Sunset, 1.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

Gloria

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 1.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Rodger

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Sunset, 1.3 km from Oldtown Salinas

Rex

CA $256 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

8. Laurel Inn Motel

North Salinas, 2.7 km from Oldtown Salinas

Rodolfo

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

9. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

11.6 km from Oldtown Salinas

Amanda

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

10. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

12.1 km from Oldtown Salinas

Niloufar

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

11. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

13.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

Shalise

CA $255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

12. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

13.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Tim

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Sunset, 1.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Leslie

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

14. Inn At Moss Landing Point

17.5 km from Oldtown Salinas

Renato

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

15. Sand Castle Inn

17.9 km from Oldtown Salinas

Melissa

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

13.6 km from Oldtown Salinas

Sandra

CA $355 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

17. Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection

21.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

Lee Ann

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

18. Pacific Inn

19.8 km from Oldtown Salinas

Walter

CA $133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

19. El Castell Motel

20.4 km from Oldtown Salinas

Justin

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

20. Bay Breeze Inn

17.6 km from Oldtown Salinas

Lisardo

CA $85 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Where to stay in Oldtown Salinas

Find the best Oldtown Salinas areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

North Salinas

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

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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 Salinas Fairways Golf Course.

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Spreckels Junction

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

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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 Fairways Golf Course and Salinas Sports Complex.

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Corral de Tierra

While Corral de Tierra isn't home to many top sights, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Laguna Seca Golf Club Ranch are some notable places to visit nearby.

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