The Laurel Inn Motel is located just off California's scenic Highway 101, in the lush green Salinas Valley and the heart of Monterey County's Central Coast Region. It is ideal as a weekend base for touring the renowned wineries of the Monterey County Wine region, visiting the nearby Monterey Peninsula with its world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium or enjoying the quaint shopping and art village of Carmel.

The hotel offers a heated pool, a Jacuzzi and dry sauna. The Black Bear Diner is located on the premises and offers casual, family atmosphere. All guestrooms include complimentary high-speed Internet access and free local calls. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel.

• Air: Monterey (MRY) - approx. 20.5km South-West

• Bus: Greyhound-Salinas - approx. 2.6km South

• Rail: Amtrak-Salinas - approx. 2.2km South

• Museum: Steinbeck Center Foundation - approx. 2.8km South

• Shopping Mall: Harden Ranch Plaza - approx. 1.8km North-East

• Shopping Mall: Northridge Mall - approx. 2.2km North

• Museum: Steinbeck House - approx. 2.4km South

• Museum: National Steinbeck Center - approx. 2.4km South