Guidebook for Salinas and Surrounding Areas
Food Scene
Patria
228 Main StFabulous food and atmosphere.
Growers Pub
227 Monterey StNice pub, good food-what else do you need?
Monterey Coast Brewing
165 Main StGreat pub.
Cherry Bean Gourmet Coffee House
332 S Main StGreat local coffee roaster and coffee house.
Great place to stop for good coffee, on the way to the coast!
7 locals recommend
Castle Rock Coffee & Mercantile
667 Monterey Salinas HwyGreat place to stop for good coffee, on the way to the coast!
Drinks & Nightlife
Farmers Union Pour House
217 Main StGood selection of wine and beer-very nice place.
Parks & Nature
Toro Park
501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68Great hiking!
Beautiful National Park, great hiking. Two wineries very close to the entrance of the park. About an hour south of this home.
79 locals recommend
Pinnacles National Park
Beautiful National Park, great hiking. Two wineries very close to the entrance of the park. About an hour south of this home.
Arts & Culture
National Steinbeck Center
1 Main StFascinating museum to visit!
Essentials
Great selections, including local wines and whiskies! Very friendly and knowledgeable owners!
11 locals recommend
Star Market
1275 S Main StGreat selections, including local wines and whiskies! Very friendly and knowledgeable owners!
Great wine appellation-The Santa Lucia Highlands
https://www.santaluciahighlands.com
Beautiful scenery, great wines, over 30 miles of wineries on both sides of 101 south, primarily in the highlands.
Santa Lucia Highlands
33820 River Roadhttps://www.santaluciahighlands.com
Beautiful scenery, great wines, over 30 miles of wineries on both sides of 101 south, primarily in the highlands.