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A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

1. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas, 1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Pamela

CA $131

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a chalkboard with breakfast options.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Veronica

CA $177

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Billie

CA $156

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a television.

A hotel building with a prominent sign reading 'Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton' and a view of distant mountains.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to the Golden State' sign, a fan, and a 'Hilton Honors' sign.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Sunset, 1.7 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Iracema

CA $191

CA $216 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, a central seating area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, and a dining area.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a stone fireplace, and a bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a fireplace.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 2.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Patrick

CA $213

CA $239 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A hotel lobby with a coffee station, seating area, and a television.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a large mirror, and a glass door leading outside.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

BAO

CA $176

CA $197 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large sign for the number 6 motel, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted heater, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A building with blue doors numbered 152, 153, and 154, white balconies, and a red mailbox.

7. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Sunset, 1.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Gabriela

CA $86

CA $98 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A restaurant with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a counter with a coffee machine and menu boards.

A hotel with a swimming pool, a covered area with seating, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

A reception area with a black desk, a computer, a clock, and a window with curtains.

A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Joy

CA $112

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.

A reception desk with a clock, a bulletin board, and a painting above.

A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, a coffee station, and a view of the outside.

9. Laurel Inn Motel

North Salinas, 2.1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Sofia

CA $132

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

A building with a snowman decoration and colorful lights on the roof.

A reception area with a dark wood reception desk, a white counter, a computer, and a magazine rack.

A Howard Johnson Inn sign with a large flower bed in front.

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Oldtown Salinas, 1.1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

ALEXXIS

CA $110

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A motel with a staircase leading to the entrance, a parking lot, and potted plants.

A parking lot with a row of parked cars, a motel sign, and a building in the background.

A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and a hairdryer on the wall.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a white building, and flowering trees.

11. Western Motel

Sunset, 2 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Paul

CA $137

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A lobby with a stone fireplace, teal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel with multiple floors, a visible parking area, and a street intersection with traffic lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A lobby with two blue armchairs, a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a display of magazines.

12. Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 1.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

harwinder

CA $95

CA $116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a landscaped driveway.

A restaurant with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and hanging pendant lights.

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Joan

CA $156

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

A reception desk with a wooden wall backdrop displaying the text "INN AT MOSS LANDING POINT".

14. Inn At Moss Landing Point

17.1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Tiffany

CA $143

CA $172 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A beach with waves, a distant industrial structure, and a cloudy sky.

A corner room with wicker chairs, a small table with candles and glasses, and a view of a fenced field through large windows.

A wooden deck with a rope barrier, a lifebuoy, and a wicker chair overlooking a water body.

15. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

17.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Izabela

CA $200

CA $224 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A snack and sundries section with a refrigerated display and shelves stocked with various snacks and drinks.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a wall with a colorful artwork.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

13.2 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Gavin

CA $217

CA $250 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story house with a prominent tower, a driveway, and two stone fountains.

A hotel entrance with two large wooden doors, a sign above reading "CHATEAU CORALINI CELLARS", and a stone-tiled floor leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A covered patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

17. Chateau Coralini

6.6 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Wolfgang

CA $160

CA $194 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A spacious living area with a large TV, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

18. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

12 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Niloufar

CA $181

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot and buildings, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a curtain.

A beach with a forested hillside in the background.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

13.6 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Robin

CA $239

CA $275 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A breakfast table with a view of the beach and ocean.

A long dining table set for a formal event with multiple chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a chandelier.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central fireplace, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a large overhead industrial-style kitchen.

20. Sanctuary Beach Resort

13.6 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Margaret

CA $519

CA $677 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 435 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey	8.2 Very good 676 reviews	View

Top Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Pacific Inn

8/10 Good

"Parking was a little tight, but we were happy to find a spot right by our room. The room was very clean and had a sufficient number of outlets for electronics. The bed was comfortable and we slept very well. Our only concerns were: thin walls, small towels, and not enough of them, and low water pressure."

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay ."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Would definitely stay here again!"

Steinbeck Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was helpful and knowledgeable. Rooms were comfy and clean!!"

Lone Oak Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was very pleasant with comfortable surroundings and amenities. Staff were helpful and easy to work with. The airport is quite close as is the flight path, but otherwise the area was quiet and we rested well."

Sanctuary Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Best place to stay in the area. Staff goes above and beyond. Rooms were so clean and welcoming. Can’t wait to go back."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"Perfect stop for a quick stay!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

10/10 Excellent

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Other attractions near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

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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First Mayor's House

Find out about the history of Salinas when you take a trip to First Mayor's House. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Aguila Cultural Center

7.2/10 (27 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Aguila Cultural Center during your trip to Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Steinbeck House

7.6/10 (95 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at Steinbeck House. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Sherwood Tennis Center

Catch an event at Sherwood Tennis Center during your trip to Salinas.

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California Rodeo Grounds

7.6/10 (116 reviews)

Catch an event at California Rodeo Grounds, and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Salinas Sports Complex

7.6/10 (184 reviews)

Catch an event at Salinas Sports Complex, and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Clarmont Manor Park

Clarmont Manor Park is just one of the places to see in Salinas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Salinas known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

Steinbeck Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum. Other good choices around the area include Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay and Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum.

What can I see and do near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at National Steinbeck Center and Boronda Adobe History Center. Sights like Steinbeck House and First Mayor's House highlight some of the local culture. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Clarmont Manor Park and Spreckels Memorial Park.

How can I get to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

With so many transportation options, seeing the area around Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum is easy. If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Salinas Station. You can explore your water travel options at the local marina.

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Our top choices for Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum hotels

1. Steinbeck Lodge

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

7. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

9. Laurel Inn Motel

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

11. Western Motel

12. Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

14. Inn At Moss Landing Point

15. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

17. Chateau Coralini

18. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

20. Sanctuary Beach Resort

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Top Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Pacific Inn

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Steinbeck Lodge

Lone Oak Lodge

Sanctuary Beach Resort

SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

Other attractions near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

National Steinbeck Center

First Mayor's House

Aguila Cultural Center

Steinbeck House

Sherwood Tennis Center

California Rodeo Grounds

Salinas Sports Complex

Clarmont Manor Park

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