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Oldtown centers on Main Street and the streets around the National Steinbeck Center. Alisal’s East Alisal Street corridor offers another concentration of neighborhood kitchens and shops. South Main and North Main are distinct commercial areas; use the map to group stops rather than assuming a single walking circuit.
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7 hotels and inns in this guide. Pros and watch-outs come from the linked sources; the most recent review was October 27, 2026. Cards marked location and brand only do not confirm amenities or fees. Policies change, so confirm details with the hotel before you book.
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North Salinas (West Laurel Drive near US 101)801 West Laurel Drive, Salinas, CA 93906
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Sources: laurelinnsalinas.com
Downtown edge (John Street off Highway 101)131 John St, Salinas, CA 93901
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Sources: wyndhamhotels.com
Kern Street hotel row off Highway 101131 Kern St, Salinas, CA 93905
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Work Street off Highway 101523 Work St, Salinas, CA 93901
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Sources: americansouthwest.net
Kern Street hotel row off Highway 101195 Kern St, Salinas, CA 93905
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Kern Street hotel row off Highway 101175 Kern St, Salinas, CA 93905
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Kern Street hotel row off Highway 101187 Kern St, Salinas, CA 93905
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Sources: americansouthwest.net
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