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Historic neighborhoods

Oldtown, Alisal, South Main, North Main

Salinas photograph by Roman Eugeniusz

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.

Areas in this guide

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Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.

Mentioned in this guide

Directory profiles for the places this guide names, with addresses, hours and photos.

Museum & cultural place

National Steinbeck Center

Museum & cultural place · 1 Main St

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…

Around Oldtown and Alisal

Places in our Oldtown and Alisal directory listings, ordered by how many Google reviews each has.

Mexican restaurant

El Zacatecano

Mexican restaurant · 655 E Alisal St

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…

Bar & grill

Dubber's Oldtown Bar And Grill

Bar & grill · 172 Main St #3427

Dubber's Oldtown Bar and Grill in Salinas, California, serves food indoors or outdoors, and also provides take-out and delivery services. The menu features appetizers like chicken wings, jalapeno poppers, and fried…

Cultural stops in Salinas

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

Museum & cultural place

Ariel Theatrical

Museum & cultural place · 320 Main St

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

Fox Theater

Museum & cultural place · 221 Main St

Fox Theater is a cultural place on Main Street.

Historic places in Salinas

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

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