Laurel Inn & Conference Center, a mile from the Steinbeck Center, is designed for business and leisure travelers on a budget. The conference center hosts large meetings and seminars. The on-site Black Bear Diner has casual, family-friendly fare. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Rooms have coffee makers, refrigerators and free Wi-fi. Stop by Wild Things Ranch, 7 miles away, and feed an elephant, see the big cats or take an interactive family tour.
The smoke-free Courtyard by Marriott - Salinas/Monterey, 20 minutes from Monterey, has a breakfast cafe and cocktail lounge. Walk to Outback Steakhouse, Applebee's or Chevy's for more substantial food options. The hotel has an indoor pool and fitness center. Rooms have coffee makers, flat screen televisions and free Wi-fi. Family-friendly promotions include two-day tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquarium with breakfast, for little more than the regular room price.
The budget hotel Good Nite Inn Salinas provides free Continental breakfast. The hotel is a mile from Oldtown Salinas, where you can find a variety of restaurants. Relax at the outdoor pool and hot tub. Monterey attractions are 19 miles away. To make stays even more affordable, the hotel has rooms with just one queen-sized bed.
Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites is two miles from the California Rodeo and the California Air Show. The smoke-free hotel provides free continental breakfast, and is next to both Margie's Diner and an In-N-Out Burger. Walk to Salinas City Center for more restaurants and shopping. Rooms have coffee makers, microwaves and refrigerators. Exercise in the fitness room and cool off in the outdoor heated pool, with hot tub.
