Guidebook for Salinas
Food Scene
Best coffee and best people around. Ask for Tom or Anne!
7 locals recommend
Castle Rock Coffee & Mercantile
667 Monterey Salinas HwyBest coffee and best people around. Ask for Tom or Anne!
Great place for families to go! Right across the street from the aquarium and next door to the American Tin Cannery (shopping).
Archie's American Diner
125 Ocean View BlvdGreat place for families to go! Right across the street from the aquarium and next door to the American Tin Cannery (shopping).
First Awakenings
300 David AveGino's
1410 S Main StElli's Great American Restaurant
1250 S Main StTico's Tacos
901 S Main StYummy American/Mexican Food
Giant Artichoke Restaurant
11261 Merritt StBest artichokes ever!
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetBest fish!
Parks & Nature
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowOne of the best in the world! Great area for children too!
Carmel City Beach
Vision Quest Ranch
400 River RdWild animals!
Marina State Beach
200 Reservation RdSightseeing
17-Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveBig Sur
Shopping
Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte CenterGilroy Premium Outlets
681 Leavesley RdCarmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueGreat little stores, but pricey!
Essentials
Nob Hill Foods
1320 S Main StStar Market
1275 S Main StTarget
133 General Stilwell DrArts & Culture
John Steinbeck Library
350 Lincoln AveEntertainment & Activities
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
1021 Monterey Salinas HwyMonterey Fairgrounds
2004 Fairground RdSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StPoppy Hills Golf Course
3200 Lopez RdThe Inn at Spanish Bay
2700 17 Mile DrPebble Beach Golf Links
1700 17 Mile DrPebble Beach Equestrian Center
3300 Portola RdPessagno Winery
1645 River Rdwww.riverroadwinetrail.com/wineries