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About Salinas
Salinas serves as the county seat and most populous city in Monterey County, situated along the eastern edge of the Monterey Bay Area. The urban center lies at the mouth of the Salinas Valley, approximately eight miles from the Pacific Ocean. Its climate is notably more influenced by the ocean than the interior regions.
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Elli's Great American Restaurant
Elli's Great American Restaurant is located at 1250 South Main Street.
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Best Restaurants in Salinas
44 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Casa Sorrento Pizzeria
Casa Sorrento Pizzeria serves pizza in the Oldtown Salinas neighborhood.
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Eagle Restaurant
Eagle Restaurant serves Chinese cuisine in the Oldtown Salinas neighborhood.
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Elli's Great American Restaurant
Elli's Great American Restaurant serves food in the South Salinas neighborhood.
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First Awakenings
First Awakenings is a restaurant located in the Oldtown Salinas neighborhood.
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Las Islitas Grill
Las Islitas Grill serves Mexican cuisine in the Laurel West neighborhood.
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Monterey Coast Brewing
Monterey Coast Brewing serves as a restaurant option within the Oldtown Salinas neighborhood.
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New China Restaurant
New China Restaurant serves Chinese cuisine in the Williams Ranch neighborhood.
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Rosita's Armory Cafe
Rosita's Armory Cafe serves Mexican cuisine in the Oldtown Salinas neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Salinas
5 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Main Street Treats
Main Street Treats is a café in the Oldtown Salinas neighborhood. It specializes in frozen yogurt.
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Rollick's Specialty Coffee
Rollick's Specialty Coffee operates as a café in the Oldtown Salinas neighborhood.
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Old Town Deli & Cafe
Old Town Deli & Cafe is a café located in the Oldtown Salinas neighborhood.
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Honey Berry
Honey Berry is a café in the Santa Rita neighborhood that specializes in bubble tea.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Salinas
3 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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XL Public House
XL Public House is a bar located in the Oldtown Salinas neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Salinas
3 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Boronda History Center
Located in Northridge, the Boronda History Center features a Monterey Colonial style building from 1846. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and holds the designation of California Historical Landmark #870.
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National Steinbeck Center
Located in Oldtown Salinas, the National Steinbeck Center serves as a museum and memorial dedicated to author John Steinbeck. It is housed within the California State University, Monterey Bay at Salinas City Center building.
Best Shops in Salinas
16 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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9M - nine months & beyond
Located in the Oldtown Salinas neighborhood, 9M - nine months & beyond is a shop catering to parents and children. It serves as a local retail destination for families in the area.
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Bliss Boutique
Bliss Boutique is a shop located in the Oldtown Salinas neighborhood.
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Salinas Valley Art Gallery
Located in Oldtown Salinas, the Salinas Valley Art Gallery operates as a local shop.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Salinas
38 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Laurel Heights Park
Laurel Heights Park is a green space located in the Sunset neighborhood.
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All Veterans Memorial Park
All Veterans Memorial Park serves as a green space in the Natividad neighborhood.
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Bataan Memorial Park
Bataan Memorial Park offers green space in the Oldtown Salinas neighborhood.
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Cesar Chavez Community Park
Cesar Chavez Community Park is a green space located in the Sunset neighborhood.
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Clay Street Park
Clay Street Park is a green space located in the Oldtown Salinas neighborhood.
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Constitution Soccer Fields
Constitution Soccer Fields is a park located in the Natividad neighborhood.
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Creekbridge Neighborhood Park
Creekbridge Neighborhood Park serves the local community within the Creekbridge area.
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El Dorado Community Park
El Dorado Community Park serves as a green space within the Harden Ranch neighborhood.
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