Explore Salinas, California

Salinas is located 10 miles (16 km) east-southeast of the mouth of the Salinas River and roughly eight miles from the Pacific Ocean in Monterey County, California. The climate is ideal for the floral industry and grape vineyards planted by world-famous vintners. The California Rodeo, California International Airshow, and the world famous Steinbeck Festival are some attractions. Explore the nearby Monterey Peninsula, the historic missions of San Juan Bautista, Soledad, Carmel and San Antonio de Padua, the world-class wineries of South Monterey County, the beauty of nearby beaches, and Pinnacles National Monument.