Location: Salinas
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Top 7 Shopping in Salinas, California (CA)
Salinas /səˈliːnəs/ is the county seat and largest municipality of Monterey County, California. Salinas is an urban area located just outside the southern portion of the Greater Bay Area and 10 miles (16 km) east-southeast of the mouth of the Salinas River. The population was 157,218 as of 2016. The city is located at the mouth of the Salinas Valley roughly eight miles from the Pacific Ocean and has a climate more influenced by the ocean than the hot-summer interior. The majority of residents live in single-unit detached homes, built between 1950 and 2000, while one third of the housing stock has three or more units per structure. Salinas serves as the main business, governmental and industrial center of the region. The marine climate is ideal for the floral industry, grape vineyards, and vegetable growers. Salinas is known for its vibrant and large agriculture industry and being "The Salad Bowl of the World" as the hometown of writer and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate John Steinbeck, who based several of his novels there.
Restaurants in Salinas
1. Salinas Valley Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By lapisich
Fun filled viewing of a big variety of local artists' works. I love supporting these local artist owned and artist operated cooperatives. Pieces include: Plein Air valley and Peninsula scenes, seascapes, amazingly crafted felt animals, unique and expertly rendered jewelry pieces, hand made greeting cards, ceramic pieces, big burl wood bowls and more. The prices for this original art is very reasonable - start your own personal collection, I have! There's also a section in the gallery which has unframed pieces and prints which are especially reasonably priced. And, while you're there, you can meet and speak with one of the local resident artists as they mind the gallery on a rotating basis.
2. Oldtown
3. Northridge Mall
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 8 reviews
Find over 120 stores at the Northridge Mall in Salinas. The mall hosts a Century movie theater, Sears, JCPenney and Macy's department stores, mall shops and restaurants. For great shopping in Salinas, the mall is just east of Hwy 101 at the Boroda Rd. exit.
4. The Gift Peddler
A friendly, family run gift shop specializing in elegant gifts, souvenirs, and gift baskets for every occasion!
