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A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

1. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas, 1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Pamela

AED 344

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a chalkboard with breakfast options.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Veronica

AED 466

AED 522 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

A Best Western hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Craig

AED 409

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including dumbbells, kettlebells, and weight machines.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Sunset, 1.7 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Iracema

AED 501

AED 567 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered entrance and multiple floors.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are shelves with decorative items and a large window with curtains.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 2.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Dennis

AED 475

AED 534 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, a central seating area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, and a dining area.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a stone fireplace, and a bench.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 2.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Patrick

AED 559

AED 626 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a coffee station, seating area, and a television.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

BAO

AED 426

AED 477 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

A reception area with a black desk, a computer, a clock, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a large floral artwork on the wall, a television, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a counter with a coffee machine and menu boards.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Joy

AED 293

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large sign for the number 6 motel, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

A corridor with a red-tiled floor, a glass door with a metal grid, and a sign indicating room number 140.

A building with blue doors numbered 152, 153, and 154, white balconies, and a red mailbox.

9. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Sunset, 1.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Gabriela

AED 227

AED 258 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, a coffee station, and a view of the outside.

A reception desk with a clock, a bulletin board, and a painting above.

A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

10. Laurel Inn Motel

North Salinas, 2.1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Sofia

AED 350

AED 394 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

A Howard Johnson Inn sign with a large flower bed in front.

A reception area with a dark wood reception desk, a white counter, a computer, and a magazine rack.

A hotel hallway with a reception desk, a television, a wall-mounted monitor, and a fire exit sign.

11. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Oldtown Salinas, 1.1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

ALEXXIS

AED 288

AED 325 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A motel with a staircase leading to the entrance, a parking lot, and potted plants.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a white building, and flowering trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside phone, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and a hairdryer on the wall.

12. Western Motel

Sunset, 2 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Paul

AED 356

AED 400 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and framed pictures on the walls.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites sign with a parking lot and buildings in the background.

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Joan

AED 409

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A lobby with a stone fireplace, teal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel with multiple floors, a visible parking area, and a street intersection with traffic lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A multi-story building with a yellow exterior, outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

14. Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 1.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

harwinder

AED 249

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

A reception desk with a wooden wall backdrop displaying the text "INN AT MOSS LANDING POINT".

15. Inn At Moss Landing Point

17.1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Tiffany

AED 374

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A beach with a forested hillside in the background.

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

13.6 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Guinevere

AED 605

AED 696 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious living area with a large TV, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

12 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Niloufar

AED 474

AED 546 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A beach with waves, a distant industrial structure, and a cloudy sky.

A room with two wicker chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of a beach and water.

A wooden deck with a rope barrier, a lifebuoy, and a wicker chair overlooking a water body.

18. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

17.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Wei

AED 488

AED 546 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A two-story house with a prominent tower, a driveway, and two stone fountains.

A hotel entrance with two large wooden doors, a sign above reading "CHATEAU CORALINI CELLARS", and a stone-tiled floor leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A covered patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

19. Chateau Coralini

6.6 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Wolfgang

AED 393

AED 479 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern interior with two seating areas, each with a round table and a pendant light. The walls have a patterned wallpaper, and there is a potted plant in the corner.

A gym with treadmills, a weight rack, and exercise balls.

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade, multiple windows, and a clear blue sky.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

13.2 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Gavin

AED 569

AED 655 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 433 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey	8.2 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Sand Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and easy check in. Definitely recommend"

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8/10 Good

"Beautiful location and the rooms were nice, but it’s time for a paint job and a refresh on the exterior"

Hotel Pacific

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to stay at a reasonable price"

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent!! Clean room, nice staff, free parking."

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel with perfect location to downtown Monterey. Would definitely stay here again."

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"Breakfast sucks"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"Perfect stop for a quick stay!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

10/10 Excellent

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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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First Mayor's House

Find out about the history of Salinas when you take a trip to First Mayor's House. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Aguila Cultural Center

7.2/10 (27 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Aguila Cultural Center during your trip to Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Steinbeck House

7.6/10 (95 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at Steinbeck House. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Sherwood Tennis Center

Catch an event at Sherwood Tennis Center during your trip to Salinas.

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California Rodeo Grounds

7.6/10 (116 reviews)

Catch an event at California Rodeo Grounds, and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Salinas Sports Complex

7.6/10 (184 reviews)

Catch an event at Salinas Sports Complex, and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Clarmont Manor Park

Clarmont Manor Park is just one of the places to see in Salinas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Salinas known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

Steinbeck Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum. Other good choices around the area include Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay and Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

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What can I see and do near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at National Steinbeck Center and Boronda Adobe History Center. Sights like Steinbeck House and First Mayor's House highlight some of the local culture. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Clarmont Manor Park and Spreckels Memorial Park.

How can I get to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

With so many transportation options, seeing the area around Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum is easy. If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Salinas Station. You can explore your water travel options at the local marina.

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Our top choices for Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum hotels

1. Steinbeck Lodge

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

5. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

9. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

10. Laurel Inn Motel

11. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

12. Western Motel

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

14. Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

15. Inn At Moss Landing Point

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

17. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

18. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

19. Chateau Coralini

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

Compare popular hotels close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Top Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Sand Castle Inn

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel Pacific

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

Other attractions near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

National Steinbeck Center

First Mayor's House

Aguila Cultural Center

Steinbeck House

Sherwood Tennis Center

California Rodeo Grounds

Salinas Sports Complex

Clarmont Manor Park

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