Sunset
Salinas

Things to do

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour
Top hotels in Sunset

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
"Better cleaning and better TV service."
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Carmel Mission Inn
"Hotel is cute and i liked the live music but i was irritated that our room was not ready at check-in which was 4pm. They kept saying 15 minutes. It took an hour to get our room and it wasnt until we went to the front desk that they said the room was ready but didnt have time to call us it was already ..."
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
"The Plaza is a beautiful Hotel; the room service food was excellent and the spa was great. It is on the water and next to cannery row and the aquarium. We loved it and will be back!!!"
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

The Monterey Hotel
"this place was so nice i love it"
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026
Where to stay in Sunset
North Salinas
While visiting North Salinas, you might make a stop by sights like Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.
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.

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 California Rodeo Grounds and Salinas Sports Complex.
Laurel West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laurel West and surrounding area, you can visit Salinas Sports Complex and Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum.





