Oldtown Salinas, CA

Salinas

A vegetable farm with people harvesting and packing produce.
A museum exhibit with wooden benches, informational displays, and a sign reading "MONTEREY CANNING CO."
The exterior of the National Steinbeck Center, including a brick wall with signage, a glass building, and a parking area.
A museum exhibit with a large circular structure, informational plaques, and a 'Tortilla Factory' sign.
A wooden room with a bunk bed, a map, and a sign for Lee Chong Co.

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National Steinbeck Center

7.6/10 (128 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Salinas Valley Farm Tour

Salinas Valley Farm Tour

$270
per adult
Salinas Valley Farm Tour
Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

$225
per adult
Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour
Picture 9 for Activity Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

$62
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

$75
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Step aboard our stable, USCG inspected, 27ft. pontoon boat, and embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure!

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Goddess Fantasy 150 passenger vessel

Monterey Bay Whale Watching

$70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monterey Bay Whale Watching
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Oldtown Salinas Hotel Deals

Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge

2 out of 5
109 John St Salinas CA
Stay at this hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center ...
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Steinbeck Lodge
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
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Hotel Pacific
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
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Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn

2.5 out of 5
2332 North Fremont Street Monterey CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
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Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
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Where to stay in Oldtown Salinas

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A winding road through a hilly landscape with a small settlement and distant mountains under a twilight sky.

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 National Steinbeck Center.

A large tree in a vineyard with rows of grapevines.

North Salinas

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

A large tree in a vineyard with rows of grapevines.

Spreckels Junction

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

A large tree in a vineyard with rows of grapevines.

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 Sports Complex and National Steinbeck Center.

A jellyfish with long tentacles in a blue underwater environment.
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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.

Oldtown Salinas, CA

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