Salinas

Located in the heart of California's fertile valley, Salinas extends across 23 square miles of land with farmlands stretching toward the Pacific coast.

The establishment of a mail station in 1854 near stagecoach routes marked the beginning of Salinas, which received official incorporation as a city in 1874.

The National Steinbeck Center in downtown Salinas contains extensive exhibits documenting the life and works of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck.

The city connects to major transportation routes through Highway 101 and offers regular train service to San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Salinas produces over 80 percent of the United States lettuce supply, earning its designation as the primary agricultural center in California.

Location: Monterey County

Shares border with: Bolsa Knolls

Website: https://cityofsalinas.org/Home

GPS coordinates: 36.67778,-121.65556

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06