Guidebook for Salinas
Food Scene
First Awakenings
171 Main StDelicious breakfast...a locals favorite.
No reservations needed...just get there at 4pm, ask to sit on the back deck and watch the sheep at pasture with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop. Enjoy delicious food. It is said you may catch a glimpse of Clint Eastwood too.
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Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores StNo reservations needed...just get there at 4pm, ask to sit on the back deck and watch the sheep at pasture with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop. Enjoy delicious food. It is said you may catch a glimpse of Clint Eastwood too.
Cash only...scones and homemade jam. When Rachael Ray was just starting out, she stopped by and put The Tuck Box on the TV map. I have been going there since I was a little girl, took my daughter too and we still go. Not good for large groups. This is a little cottage.
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Tuck Box
Cash only...scones and homemade jam. When Rachael Ray was just starting out, she stopped by and put The Tuck Box on the TV map. I have been going there since I was a little girl, took my daughter too and we still go. Not good for large groups. This is a little cottage.
Drinks & Nightlife
Farmers Union Pour House
217 Main StFun atmosphere and yummy drinks.
Opens at 4pm and head upstairs to the rooftop bar for tasty appetizers, drinks and an unbeatable view of Carmel by the Sea.
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Vesuvio Restaurant
Junipero StreetOpens at 4pm and head upstairs to the rooftop bar for tasty appetizers, drinks and an unbeatable view of Carmel by the Sea.
Parks & Nature
Incredible ocean experience.
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Riserva Naturale Statale di Point Lobos
62 CA-1Incredible ocean experience.
Dramatic ocean beauty...we go often. Pack a lunch and be prepared to take a ton of photos.
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Pfeiffer Big Sur Campground
California 1Dramatic ocean beauty...we go often. Pack a lunch and be prepared to take a ton of photos.
Arts & Culture
National Steinbeck Center
1 Main StLocal hero.
Shopping
Great outdoor mall with great restaurant choices too.
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Del Monte Center
Del Monte CenterGreat outdoor mall with great restaurant choices too.
Entertainment & Activities
Incredible, interactive and not to be missed.
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Acquario di Monterey Bay
886 Cannery RowIncredible, interactive and not to be missed.
Essentials
Nob Hill Foods
1320 S Main StThis is where we grocery shop.