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Things to do in Salinas
Choose a neighborhood, a cultural stop or a local kitchen and build the day around it.
Downtown Salinas
Steinbeck’s hometown, a working agricultural city and a downtown full of small discoveries. Salinas pairs literary history with neighborhood kitchens, independent stores and the everyday life of the valley.
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Museums in Salinas
Cultural places with their own stories.
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Historic neighborhoods
Oldtown, Alisal, South Main, North Main
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Check the tourism calendar for current local events and organizer details.
Local event information