The Best City in Salinas

Alisal Center For Fine Arts

Alisal Center for the Fine Arts encourages and assists Salinas area residents to be involved with art as participant or viewer through arts workshops, performances, exhibits and trips. ACFA invites anyone to join a dance, visual arts or music wo... more

Closter Park

Dorothys Place

Dorothy’s Place is now the anchor of life in Salinas’ Chinatown, providing Dorothy’s Kitchen, our Drop-In Center, Women Alive! Emergency Shelter, and House of Peace Transitional Living Program WE ARE Dorothy’s Place, stepping... more

Hartnell College

Hartnell College provides the leadership and resources to ensure that all students shall have equal access to a quality education and the opportunity to pursue and achieve their goals. We are responsive to the learning needs of our community and dedi... more

Hartnell College Planetarium

Hartnell College Planetarium has been enchanting audiences with the wonders of astronomy and space science since its original construction in 1962. At the beginning of 2017 the planetarium moved into a new building with a new dome and new projection... more

Harvey-Baker House

The First Mayor's House, also known as the Harvey-Baker House, was one of the first buildings constructed in the new town of Salinas City. The House was home to the Harvey-Baker family for over 100 years before being restored to the 1870s era and est... more

Laguna Seca Recreation Area

At the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, visitors can camp on the surrounding hillsides for a serene view of the Salinas Valley.  Both RV and tent camping are available in a clean, friendly environment.  The park is just a short drive from the M... more

National Steinbeck Center / Museum

In the tradition of John Steinbeck, the National Steinbeck Center draws its inspiration from the diverse people and the land of the Salinas Valley. Through the exploration of Steinbeck's work and themes, we provide and support educational experiences... more

Natividad Creek Park

Natividad Creek Park is a community-created sanctuary designed to reintroduce nature into the community. Inspired by the deep admiration and respect many native cultures have of the natural world, the park strives to bring people back to nature by... more

Sherwood Park

The park includes tennis courts, an aquatic center, playground area, Tatum's Garden and Sherwood Hall. more

Spreckels Memorial Park

A large and well-maintained park with a ball field and playground. (The tennis court is only open to local residents.) more

Steinbeck House

John Steinbeck’s birthplace and boyhood home is a restored Queen Anne style Victorian built in 1897.  The Steinbeck family purchased the home in 1900 and raised their family there.  It was purchased by The Valley Guild in 1973.  ... more

Toro County Park

Toro County Park is located six miles from downtown Salinas, and 13 miles from the Monterey Peninsula. First opened to the public in 1971, the park’s 4,756 acres have been a haven for thousands of visitors. The park is also home for many types... more

Toro Park

Toro County Park is located six miles from downtown Salinas, and 13 miles from the Monterey Peninsula. First opened to the public in 1971, the park’s 4,756 acres have been a haven for thousands of visitors. The park is also home for many t... more

Vision Quest Ranch

Vision Quest Ranch is a premiere animal park with a unique collection of animals with tours and eduational programs. Their experienced staff and animals have been showcased in movies and have entertained many visitors to this wild animal kingdom owne... more

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