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15 Best Things To Do in Salinas, California

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About Salinas, California


Despite being small, Salinas has an air of sophistication that is unmatched by many big cities in the state. Since its foundation, the city has remained primarily agricultural, but you can also see modernism seeping into the region today.

The National Steinbeck Center is an ode to the writer of the same name who hailed from the city. His first edition books, film clips, and pictures are still in the center today, and thereโ€™s a craft beer festival with live music every year at the beginning of May.

Since itโ€™s heavily agriculturally inclined, the city has often been called the Salad Bowl of the World, and you can experience this for yourself by going to the Farmerโ€™s Market in the old town. Besides local produce, the market also has an assortment of jams and honey that you can buy to your heartโ€™s fill.

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Salinas Weather by Month


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Places to Stay in Salinas


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Best Tours in Salinas


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Best Things to do in Salinas, CA


These are the best things to do in the greater Salinas area listed by outdoor activities, arts and museums, restaurants and nightlife.


Outdoor Activities in Salinas


Surf School Santa Cruz

Surf School Santa Cruz

Based on 172 Reviews
Mad Dogs & Englishmen Bike Shop

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Bike Shop

Based on 23 Reviews
Two Wheel Tours

Two Wheel Tours

Based on 21 Reviews


Museums in Salinas


Mariachi Tapatio

Mariachi Tapatio

Based on 52 Reviews
Mariachi Trio Sol de America

Mariachi Trio Sol de America

Based on 50 Reviews
David Martinez Magic

David Martinez Magic

Based on 36 Reviews


Restaurants in Salinas


Royal Deli And Bakery

Royal Deli And Bakery

Based on 44 Reviews
Max Fit Meals

Max Fit Meals

Based on 39 Reviews
Amapola Kitchen and Wine Merchant

Amapola Kitchen and Wine Merchant

Based on 22 Reviews


Nightlife in Salinas


Mariachi Trio Sol de America

Mariachi Trio Sol de America

Based on 50 Reviews
Brew-N-Krew Ale House

Brew-N-Krew Ale House

Based on 9 Reviews
The Joint Chiefs Band

The Joint Chiefs Band

Based on 5 Reviews


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