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Things to see in Salinas, California (United States): 10 places and when to go
Salinas, California is a city in United States with around 157,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Wildlife (5), Museums and art (3). The best known are John Steinbeck House, National Steinbeck Center and Moss Landing State Beach. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 36.6822, -121.6417
- Population
- About 157,000
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Wildlife (5) · Museums and art (3) · Mountains (1) · Food and drink (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 123 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Toro, at 1,081 m.
What to see in Salinas, California
The places in and around Salinas, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- John Steinbeck HouseHistoric house in California, United States1.7 km
- National Steinbeck CenterNon-profit organization in the USA1.4 km
- Moss Landing State BeachState park in California, United States20 km
- Mount ToroMountain in California, United States of America18 km
- Salinas River National Wildlife RefugeWildlife refuge in California15 km
- Salinas River State BeachBeach at the mouth of Salinas River at Monterey Bay, California, United States17 km
- Zmudowski State BeachState park in Monterey County, California, USA23 km
- José Eusebio Boronda AdobeHistoric house in California, United States3.9 km
- Alvarado Street Brewery & TaproomBrewery3.8 km
- Monterey ZooWith kids · Wildlife9.9 km
When to go to Salinas, California
The best time to visit Salinas, California is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:45
- FebPossible10:39
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:57
- JunBest time14:30
- JulBest time14:17
- AugBest time13:24
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible10:00
- DecPossible9:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. In April, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Salinas, California
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 123 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Monterey, California27 places24 km
- Gilroy34 places40 km
- Santa Cruz, California38 places47 km
- San Jose, California61 places71 km
- pescadero7 places83 km
- Mountain View25 places90 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Salinas, California?
The best known: John Steinbeck House, National Steinbeck Center, Moss Landing State Beach, Mount Toro, Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Salinas, California?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30.
How do you get to Salinas, California?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 123 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Salinas, California as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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