| 4 miles from california rodeo salinas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the motel offers free continental breakfast and parking. the straightforward rooms offer desks, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. 1 miles from the national steinbeck center, a museum dedicated to the famous writer, and 1. this relaxed motel is 1. other amenities include an outdoor pool and a business center
Norman
Marina State Beach (21 min)
Relaxing, family-friendly destination offers a public beach & park good for all-ages entertainment. Salinas River State Beach (22 min)
Popular destination for bird-watching, fishing & horseback riding, with a dune trail & picnic area. Fort Ord National Monument (41 min)
Home to 35 species of rare flora & fauna, this undeveloped wildland offers over 80 miles of trails. Blue Ocean Whale Watching on the Monterey Bay (21 min)
Whale watching, dolphin, humpback whale, blue whale, and killer whale Fort Ord Dunes State Park (26 min)
A trail leads to the beach in this park with a bluff-top platform offering views of Monterey Bay. Tatum's Garden (5 min)
Garden and park WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (22 min)
Paved, 2.2-mile road-racing track used for auto & motorcycle racing, plus special events. Monterey State Beach (26 min)
Miles of scenic coastline offer beachgoers recreational activities ranging from surfing to fishing. National Steinbeck Center (5 min)
Dedicated to John Steinbeck, this museum offers interactive exhibits for all ages & a gift shop. Elkhorn Slough (23 min)
Tidal estuary sheltering otters, seals & migratory birds, with kayaking & boat tours. Juan Bautista De Anza Historic Trailhead (25 min)
Start of a walk running through Arizona & California, following the route of 18th-century settlers. Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (19 min)
Tidal salt marsh that is home to birds, otters, seals & many other animals, with boardwalk trails. Toro Park (15 min)
Peaceful 4,756-acre park offering riding trails, softball fields, playgrounds & volleyball courts. Fremont Peak (51 min)
Mountain within a state park offering views of surrounding valleys, peaks & Monterey Bay. Fremont Peak State Park (47 min)
Scenic, mountainous park with craggy peaks & views of Monterey Bay, hiking, camping & picnicking. | 
