Best Reasons to Visit Salinas:
Special Event Tourism
Many of the visitors to the Monterey County city of Salinas
come for special annual events such the California Rodeo in July,
the Salinas Valley Food and Wine Festival in August,
the California International Air Show in the Fall,
Literary Tourism
Visitors also come to Salinas to explore the legacy
of Nobel prize winning book author John Steinbeck, who was born in Salinas
on February 27, 1902. Literary tourism visitors
can explore the Steinbeck Center Museum, dine at
the Steinbeck Historic Home and Restaurant, and attend the annual
Steinbeck Festival.
Convenient Location
Salinas is conveniently situated along Interstate Highway 101 at the
point where it intersects Highway 183 and Highway 68.
It is located about 12 miles southeast of Moss Landing and Elkhorn Slough,
about 20 miles northeast of Monterey and Carmel by the Sea,
about 38 miles southeast of Santa Cruz,
and about 40 miles northeast of the Big Sur coastline.
Salinas Travel Guides
California for Visitors Salinas Guide
The Salinas Travel Guide on the "California for Visitors" Web site
(this Web site) includes information about some of the top
visitor attractions, activities, events in the city of Salinas.
Also includes information about thecity's overnight accommodations,
restaurants, and transportation options.
California Welcome Center Salinas
Visitor's Center featuring brochures, maps, and general information
about visitor attractions, activities, events and lodging
in the Salinas area of California.
Located at 1213 North Davis Road in Salinas.
City of Salinas Visitor Information
Article published by the City of Salinas with information
about things to see and do in the city and in
the Monterey County communities near Salinas.
Salinas Neighbors United Visitor Guide
Visitor information for the city of Salinas published
by the Salinas Neighborhoopd United organizaiton.
Includes attractions, events, and Salinas tourism resources.
MC-CVB Salinas Travel Guide
Visitor information for the city of Salinas published
by the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
More Salinas Visitor Resources
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Destination Salinas Dot Com
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WikiTravel Salinas Travel Guide
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Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce
Salinas Travel Guide
About Monterey County
Central Coast of California
California for Visitors
