South Salinas
Salinas

Visit South Salinas
Things to do

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Independent Tour Guide For The Scenic 17 Mile Drive With GPS Audio Stories

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

Explore Big Sur: Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey or Morro Bay
Top hotels in South Salinas

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
"Beautiful hotel with perfect location to downtown Monterey. Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026

Hotel Pacific
"Nice place to stay at a reasonable price"
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
"It’s a nice place to stay. A bit on the pricey side considering the rooms are a little outdated. The room I had recently smelled a bit like mildew."
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026

Pacific Inn
"Check in was easy. Good amount of parking. Room was spacious and clean. Very good value for the area!"
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026

Monarch Resort

Carmel Mission Inn
Where to stay in South Salinas

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

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.

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 Steinbeck House.

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.

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.





