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Restaurant
Growers Pub
Growers Pub is located in the heart of Old Town Salinas at 227 Monterey Street. The business can be contacted by phone at 831 754 1488 or by email at manager@GrowersPub.com. Menu items include prime rib, skirt steak,…
Barbecue restaurant
Salinas City BBQ
Salinas City BBQ, a barbecue restaurant in Salinas, California, operates at 700 W. Market St. The restaurant serves tri-tip, brisket, pulled pork, and St. Louis style pork ribs, along with sides like potato salad,…
Mexican restaurant
El Zacatecano
El Zacatecano is a Mexican restaurant located at 655 East Alisal Street in Salinas, California. The restaurant serves traditional Mexican dishes made from fresh, high-quality ingredients, inspired by authentic Mexican…
Restaurant
Stonies Taphouse & Bistro
In Salinas, California, firewood smoked barbecue meats, appetizers, burgers, salads, sandwiches, tacos, and wings are all on the menu at Stonies Taphouse & Bistro. This neighborhood gathering place serves up a diverse…
Restaurant
Alvarado Street Brewery Taproom
Alvarado Street Brewery Taproom is a restaurant on Main Street.
American restaurant
Elli's | Great American Restaurant
Elli's | Great American Restaurant is an American restaurant on South Main Street.
American restaurant
31st Grill
31st Grill is a family-owned and family-run restaurant serving California cuisine in downtown Salinas. It also offers catering.
Restaurant
Italian restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Culturas Hidalgo & Oaxaca Restaurant | Mexican
Culturas Hidalgo & Oaxaca Restaurant | Mexican is a Mexican restaurant on East Market Street.
Seafood restaurant
European restaurant
Patria | Main St
Patria, a European restaurant, operates at 228 Main St, Salinas, CA, with many vegetarian choices available. The full bar and waiter service make it suitable for groups and kids, with outdoor seating and street parking…
Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Fujiyama Japanese Restaurant
Fujiyama Japanese Restaurant is a Japanese restaurant on North Davis Road.
Mexican restaurant
Chicken restaurant
Carlito's Crispn Chicken and Bar
Carlito's Crispn Chicken and Bar is a chicken restaurant on West Market Street.
Antique store
Old Town Salinas Antique Mall
Old Town Salinas Antique Mall is an antique store on Main Street.
Thrift store
Thrift store
NCI Affiliates Inc, Thrift Store
NCI Affiliates Inc, Thrift Store is a thrift store on East Alisal Street.
Flea market
Discount store
Western apparel store
Eduardo's Department Store
Eduardo's Department Store is a western apparel store on East Alisal Street.
Furniture store
Treasure Hunt Furniture
Treasure Hunt Furniture is located at 1129 South Main St, Salinas, CA 93901. The store offers a wide range of furniture pieces, including sofas, tables, beds, and more. The store carries various brands, such as Ashley…
Jewelry store
Consumer Goods
Womens Clothing
Bliss Boutique
Bliss Boutique is a women's clothing store on Main Street.
Womens Clothing
Head Over Heals
Head Over Heals is a women's clothing store on Main Street.
Local retailer
Local retailer
Tokyo Oriental Foods & Gifts
Tokyo Oriental Foods & Gifts is an independent shop on San Miguel Avenue.
Local retailer
Los Alasanes Western Wear
Los Alasanes Western Wear is an independent shop on Williams Road H3.
Local retailer
Alicia's Boutique
Alicia's Boutique is an independent shop on East Alisal Street.
Local retailer
Salinas Leather
Salinas Leather is an independent shop on North Main Street.
Local retailer
Isabel's Fashion
Isabel's Fashion is an independent shop on East Alisal Street B.
Local retailer
Top Fashion
Top Fashion is an independent shop on Acosta Plaza.
Museum & cultural place
Museum & cultural place
Ariel Theatrical
Ariel Theatrical, a nonprofit organization, provides year-round programs in theatre arts for children and adolescents in Salinas, California. The organization's mission goes beyond theatre, aiming to inspire young…
Museum & cultural place
National Steinbeck Center
The National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, California, falls under the category of an Arts & culture business, specifically a Museum & cultural place. Events like the Valley of the World 2026 Invitation are part of the…
Auto body shop
Malone's Collision
Malone's Collision is a family-owned auto body shop located in Salinas, California, specializing in quality collision repair. The auto body shop offers a range of services, including auto body work, auto restoration…
Auto body shop
Searson Collision Center
Searson Collision Center is a family-owned auto body shop located in Salinas, California, serving the Salinas Valley since 1963. The collision center offers various services, including collision repair, dent and…
Auto body shop
Body Shop by Gene Cochetti
Body Shop by Gene Cochetti is a certified auto body shop located in Salinas, California, that provides a range of services to keep vehicles looking and driving like new. The shop offers auto body repair, collision…
Automotive repair
Tech Pros Automotive Solutions
Tech Pros Automotive Solutions is a business located in Salinas, California, that specializes in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibrations. The company's mission is to enhance road safety by meticulously…
Auto body shop
Precision Auto Body & Paint
Precision Auto Body & Paint is an auto body shop located at 29 Clark St in Salinas, California. The business serves Monterey and San Benito County, offering a range of automotive repair services, including auto body…
Dj service
Central Coast Entertainment
Central Coast Entertainment is a local business based in Salinas, California, offering DJ services for various events, including weddings, parties, and corporate events. The company has a team of professional DJs who…
Car window tinting
Tint Shop at Monterey
The shop has over 20 years of experience serving Monterey County and the surrounding areas. They use computer-cut patterns to ensure a precise fit for each vehicle's glass. In addition to window tinting, the shop also…
Auto body shop
Spectrum Auto Collision
Spectrum Auto Collision is a full-service auto collision and car body repair shop located in Salinas, California, serving the greater Monterey area. The staff at Spectrum Auto Collision are certified professionals who…
Automotive repair
A1 Automotive
A1 Automotive is a car service in Salinas, California. The company has a team of well-trained technicians who offer various services, including smog and clean truck checks. They also provide shuttle services for…
Automotive repair
Paul Faro Automotive
Paul Faro Automotive is located in Salinas, California, and provides automotive repair services. The business serves the Salinas Valley and works on various types of vehicles, including domestic and foreign cars, as…
Automotive repair
Aldapes Garage
Aldape's Garage Inc is a family-owned business located in Salinas, California, that provides auto repairs and services. The company offers a range of services, including oil changes, transmission service, and classic…
Automotive repair
Gomez Auto Repair
Gomez Auto Repair is a family-owned and operated business located in Salinas, California. The company offers a range of services, including Smog Test and Repair, brake inspection, lamp inspection, oil change,…
Automobile registration service
Kayros Multiservices
Kayros Multiservices is a local business in Salinas, California, that offers a range of financial services, including income tax solutions, bookkeeping, life insurance, and financial planning. The business provides…
Auto body shop
Del Cas Auto Collision
Delcas Auto Collision in Salinas, CA, specializes in repairing all makes and models of vehicles according to each vehicle's manufacturer's specifications. These certifications demonstrate the company's dedication to…
Emissions inspection
McBride's Auto and Smog Center
McBride's Auto and Smog Center is a business located in Salinas, California, that provides various vehicle services, including ASE-certified auto repair, smog inspections, and tires for all makes of vehicles. The…
It service and computer repair
DATAFLOW BUSINESS SYSTEMS
Dataflow Business Systems is a locally owned and operated business in Salinas, California, providing copiers, color copiers, and laser printers. The company is an authorized dealer of Kyocera, Ricoh, and Konica Minolta…
Automotive repair
Automotive & Industrial Co
Automotive & Industrial Co. is a business located in Salinas, California, that provides repair services for small engines, alternators, starters, and other equipment. The company sells, services, and repairs small…
Auto detailing
Foam Bros Mobile Detailing
Foam Bros Mobile Detailing is a locally owned and operated service based in Salinas, California. They provide professional-grade car detailing directly to customers' homes, offices, or wherever they park, with no need…
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Museum & cultural place
Museum & cultural place
Ariel Theatrical
Ariel Theatrical, a nonprofit organization, provides year-round programs in theatre arts for children and adolescents in Salinas, California. The organization's mission goes beyond theatre, aiming to inspire young…
Museum & cultural place
National Steinbeck Center
The National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, California, falls under the category of an Arts & culture business, specifically a Museum & cultural place. Events like the Valley of the World 2026 Invitation are part of the…
Neighborhoods
Find your corner of Salinas
Oldtown centers on Main Street and the streets around the National Steinbeck Center. Alisal’s East Alisal Street corridor offers another concentration of neighborhood kitchens and shops. South Main and North Main are distinct commercial areas; use the map to group stops rather than assuming a single walking circuit.
Oldtown
NeighborhoodOldtown centers on Main Street and the streets around the National Steinbeck Center. Alisal’s East Alisal Street corridor offers another concentration of neighborhood kitchens and shops. South Main and North Main are distinct commercial areas; use the map to group stops rather than assuming a single walking circuit.
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Eat & Drink
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Patria | Main St
Patria, a European restaurant, operates at 228 Main St, Salinas, CA, with many vegetarian choices available. The full bar and waiter service make it suitable for groups and kids, with outdoor seating and street parking…
Certified Philly’s
Certified Philly’s is a restaurant on North Sanborn Road.
Mi Tierra
Mi Tierra is a Mexican restaurant on Main Street.
Fujiyama Japanese Restaurant
Fujiyama Japanese Restaurant is a Japanese restaurant on North Davis Road.
El encanto restaurant
El encanto restaurant is a Mexican restaurant on Sanborn Place.
Shopping
Independent shops around Salinas
Antique store
Old Town Salinas Antique Mall
Old Town Salinas Antique Mall is an antique store on Main Street.
Thrift store
Thrift store
NCI Affiliates Inc, Thrift Store
NCI Affiliates Inc, Thrift Store is a thrift store on East Alisal Street.
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