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A starting point for exploring Salinas
Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.
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See your saved places →Local restaurants to get to know
Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Mexican restaurant
El Parrillaso on the go
El Parrillaso on the go is a Mexican restaurant on West Alisal Street.
Mexican restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Restaurant
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,…
Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Jewelry store
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…
Flea market
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
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
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…
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