Juanita’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A 30 minute drive from our home. Great Hiking trails with great views of the ocean, waterfalls & rugged coastlines.
332 locals recommend
Big Sur
A 30 minute drive from our home. Great Hiking trails with great views of the ocean, waterfalls & rugged coastlines.
Harper Canyon Trail
Hiking trail in Salinas only 10 miles away
Beautiful hiking with over 20 miles of trails through diverse environments ranging from beginners to enthusiasts.
40 locals recommend
Andrew Molera State Park
45500 CA-1Beautiful hiking with over 20 miles of trails through diverse environments ranging from beginners to enthusiasts.
Beautiful Hiking in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park & Mcway Waterfall Trail is one of the most popular coastal hikes in the Big Sur area
17 locals recommend
McWay Falls
Beautiful Hiking in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park & Mcway Waterfall Trail is one of the most popular coastal hikes in the Big Sur area
Big Basin Redwoods State Park is a state park in Boulder Creek. It's only 30 min away. Have beautiful hiking trails, water falls and vineyards.
230 locals recommend
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayBig Basin Redwoods State Park is a state park in Boulder Creek. It's only 30 min away. Have beautiful hiking trails, water falls and vineyards.
A tourist area with Kayaking, sailing, fishing, hiking, the infamous Monterey Bay Aquarium, restaurants, & souvenirs. Access to Pacific Grove, Lover's Point, Laguna Seca Golf Ranch and 17 mile drive
39 locals recommend
Monterey
A tourist area with Kayaking, sailing, fishing, hiking, the infamous Monterey Bay Aquarium, restaurants, & souvenirs. Access to Pacific Grove, Lover's Point, Laguna Seca Golf Ranch and 17 mile drive
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk & Amusement Park, Hiking, biking, skateboarding. Hike or bike at Wilder Ranch State Park along rugged cliffside trails & beautiful panoramic views of the ocean.
242 locals recommend
Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk & Amusement Park, Hiking, biking, skateboarding. Hike or bike at Wilder Ranch State Park along rugged cliffside trails & beautiful panoramic views of the ocean.
Salmon Creek Falls was one of the must-see waterfalls on the famed of Big Sur Coast. It's only 35min drive from our home.
8 locals recommend
Salmon Creek Falls
California 1Salmon Creek Falls was one of the must-see waterfalls on the famed of Big Sur Coast. It's only 35min drive from our home.
Neighborhoods
Salinas, California is known for being the "Salad Bowl" of the world for its largest agricultural industry. The famous writer John Steinbeck was from Salinas Valley who set many of his stories in the Salinas Valley & Monterey.
14 locals recommend
Salinas
Salinas, California is known for being the "Salad Bowl" of the world for its largest agricultural industry. The famous writer John Steinbeck was from Salinas Valley who set many of his stories in the Salinas Valley & Monterey.
Food scene
Only 7 miles from the house. A 5 star winery with fantastic wines worth tasting & visiting.
11 locals recommend
Odonata Wines South
645 River RdOnly 7 miles from the house. A 5 star winery with fantastic wines worth tasting & visiting.
Manzoni Estate Vineyard
30981 River RdOne of the 10 best wineries in the area only 2.5 miles away
Portobello's
150 Main StreetLocal Italian food in Salinas a short drive from the house
A historic restaurant with classic American food & a 5 star rating
16 locals recommend
The Steinbeck House Restaurant
132 Central AveA historic restaurant with classic American food & a 5 star rating
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
720 Cannery RowFish & Seafood
One of our best Indian Grill in Salinas, only 20 minutes from our home or it can be Door Dash.
13 locals recommend
Avatar Indian Grill
1568 Constitution BlvdOne of our best Indian Grill in Salinas, only 20 minutes from our home or it can be Door Dash.
Want to enjoy a great cup of spice and tea. This is the place. Very family atmosphere and very friendly. It's in Old Town Salinas only 20 minute drive from our home.
Gold Leaf Spice & Teas, Inc
8 1/2 West Gabilan StreetWant to enjoy a great cup of spice and tea. This is the place. Very family atmosphere and very friendly. It's in Old Town Salinas only 20 minute drive from our home.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Hwy 101 is 10 min. Monterey airport 20min. San Jose 1 hr.
Easy access to the city of Salinas, & convenient to stores/markets in Salinas. Major airports are an easy drive & access to Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, wineries, Half Moon Bay, Carmel by the Sea, Pebble Beach, Morro Bay & Big Sur.
What to pack
Temperature & Travel
Temperature is 50 to 70 degrees daily. Travel with windbreakers, light jackets & water for hiking. Be prepared as it can get windy on the coast.
Getting around
Uber & Lyft
Uber & Lyft services available