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Salinas - Steinbeck's Birthplace

by Ewingjr98 - last update: May 11, 2008

I hear that train a-comin' ... up Salinas Valley
Salinas Valley Farms... (at Boronda)
Salinas is the heart of the Salinas Valley agricultural region, and it is a huge city of some 150,000 people, making it the largest town in Monterey County. Like any town of this size, Salinas has its pros and cons, attractions and places to avoid.

Good things in Salinas include the National Steinbeck Center and the traditional American downtown with its historic theaters, variety of restaurants, and beautiful tree lined streets.

Bad things include the gang violence and drug activity that is centered on the west side of the town around West Alisal. The prime culprits in this activity are said to the Hispanic the Norteño and Sureño gangs, who are responsible for an estimated 70% of the 15-20 annual murders in the city.
Main Street Salinas

History

Salinas was established in 1847 as a mere stagecoach stop between the much larger former Spanish mission communities of Monterey and San Juan Bautista. the city was incorporated in 1967 and named after the nearby Salinas River.

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Pros:"Old fashioned Main Street, best shopping around"
Cons:"Gang activity, drugs, homeless problem"
In A Nutshell:"Be careful in Salinas, especially after dark"
Ewingjr98's Salinas Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 9 - Photos: 38
 
Restaurants
Tips: 5 - Photos: 13
Hotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 3 - Photos: 11
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 4
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

Ewingjr98's Salinas Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Signs of the TimesMarch, 2007 2
The rodeo's angry bullsJuly, 2007 8
More from the California State RodeoJuly, 2007 8

Comments for Ewingjr98 about Salinas
zschachwitz Sun Aug 10, 2008 22:27 UTC
 I was in Salinas in October 2006, and thoroughly enjoyed my meal at the Fish House
Lhenne1 Thu Mar 29, 2007 01:05 UTC
 Steinbeck's Salinas home is a lot nicer than his Monterey home.

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