Guidebook for Salinas
Food Scene
Starbucks
17539 Vierra Canyon RdThey have a drive-through
Alfonso's Authentic Mexican Food
11252 Merritt StThey serve the best artichoke enchiladas ever!
They have the best selection of fresh local fish and seafood to eat and buy
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Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetThey have the best selection of fresh local fish and seafood to eat and buy
The owner sometimes give you lottery tickets and the Moss landing dive bar next door is worth a beer
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The Whole Enchilada Market Place
7902 CA-1The owner sometimes give you lottery tickets and the Moss landing dive bar next door is worth a beer
They give you Clam Chowder tastings at every restaurant, take your kids to the Salt Water Candy Store
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Crab House
60 Fishermans WharfThey give you Clam Chowder tastings at every restaurant, take your kids to the Salt Water Candy Store
Reasonably priced authentic Italian food. Capable of seating large groups
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il vecchio
110 Central AveReasonably priced authentic Italian food. Capable of seating large groups
The dishwasher sings for the patrons with romantic tunes and dinner is great!
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Dametra Cafe
Lincoln StreetThe dishwasher sings for the patrons with romantic tunes and dinner is great!
Wonderful wines, great restaurant and views of the vinery
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The Spa at Bernardus Lodge
415 W Carmel Valley RdWonderful wines, great restaurant and views of the vinery
Entertainment & Activities
Open for kids to see the latest research and experiments that are displayed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
7700 Sandholdt RdOpen for kids to see the latest research and experiments that are displayed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Pick your favorite fruit of the season from the vine. Award winning apple juice.
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Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham RdPick your favorite fruit of the season from the vine. Award winning apple juice.
Take the kids to this amazing theme park. They will love it.
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Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
3050 Hecker Pass HwyTake the kids to this amazing theme park. They will love it.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowUnique and largest Aquarium in the US
Whisper Charters
2370 CA-1Great wild life adventure on the high seas...
Bring your off road and motorcycles for this playground or kids and adults
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Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area
7800 Cienega RdBring your off road and motorcycles for this playground or kids and adults
They make wine from their fruit orchard and they also sell dry fruits
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Casa De Fruta
10021 Pacheco Pass HwyThey make wine from their fruit orchard and they also sell dry fruits
Castroville gave birth to Marilyn Monroe and the Artichoke Festival
Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival
2004 Fairground RdCastroville gave birth to Marilyn Monroe and the Artichoke Festival
Great display of organic farming and kids can harvest seasonal fruits and vegetables
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Earthbound Farm
7250 Carmel Valley RdGreat display of organic farming and kids can harvest seasonal fruits and vegetables
Arts & Culture
Monterey Bay Equestrian Center
19805 Pesante RdHorse back riding on the ocean!
Amazing wild life kayak experience on the slough
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Monterey Bay Kayaks - Elkhorn Slough
2390 CA-1Amazing wild life kayak experience on the slough
The Refuge
963 Laurel StThe BEST spa I have ever been...
Great kayak adventures on the Monterey Bay. Kayak to the Aquarium and see otters, whales, etc...
55 Einheimische empfehlen
Kayak Connection
2370 CA-1Great kayak adventures on the Monterey Bay. Kayak to the Aquarium and see otters, whales, etc...
Moto Grand Prix and all around fantastic race course for all car racing events
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas HwyMoto Grand Prix and all around fantastic race course for all car racing events
I love taking Stacy's yoga class there. You can get daily passes.
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Monterey Sports Center
301 E Franklin StI love taking Stacy's yoga class there. You can get daily passes.
Essentials
Farm Fresh Produce
7990 CA-1Fresh organic produces
Groceries on the go... They have an organic produces section and a store bakery.
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Safeway
17539 Vierra Canyon RdGroceries on the go... They have an organic produces section and a store bakery.
Whole Foods Market
800 Del Monte CenterGreat selection of organic fruits and vegetables
Peninsula Produce Inc
2400 Del Monte AveGreat selection of organic produce
Wonderful homemade treats, get them while they last, bring cash only.
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Pavel's Backerei
219 Forest AveWonderful homemade treats, get them while they last, bring cash only.
Sightseeing
Toro Park
501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68Hiking, Mountain biking
Surfing, sport fishing, restaurants, bird watching...
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Moss Landing State Beach
Surfing, sport fishing, restaurants, bird watching...
Pinnacles National Park
Go for a hike and enjoy this National Park
Kahuna Sportfishing
7881 Sandholdt RdCharter a tour and catch what is in season
Beautiful scenery and very challenging, narrow fairways, difficult course
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Spyglass Hill Golf Course
3206 Stevenson DrBeautiful scenery and very challenging, narrow fairways, difficult course
Magnificent sand-dunes towering over the Monterey Bay. Collect sand dollars of the ocean...
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Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Beach Range RoadMagnificent sand-dunes towering over the Monterey Bay. Collect sand dollars of the ocean...
Bixby Creek Bridge
California 1Most photographed bridge in Big Sur. Bring your camera.
Beautiful floral setting, point brake surfing in the winter, marriages and summertime pool.
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Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdBeautiful floral setting, point brake surfing in the winter, marriages and summertime pool.
Everything Else
Bus terminal that will shuttle you to San Jose and San Francisco airport
Salinas Transit Center station
110 Salinas StBus terminal that will shuttle you to San Jose and San Francisco airport
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing micro-brews. Great service. Very loud. Vibrant upbeat atmosphere.
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Alvarado Street Brewery
426 Alvarado StAmazing micro-brews. Great service. Very loud. Vibrant upbeat atmosphere.
Maritime historical décor with lounge outback. Excellent choice of scotch and beer next to movie theater
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The Crown & Anchor
150 W Franklin StMaritime historical décor with lounge outback. Excellent choice of scotch and beer next to movie theater
Easy Street Billiards
511 Tyler StWell manicured pool tables