Salinas, California

Salinas: The largest city in Monterey County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Salinas is known for its many agriculture-related businesses, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Steinbeck Center and the Salinas Valley State Park.

About

Salinas is a city located in the county of Monterey in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 150,441. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 154,868 inhabitants.

The city was created 150 years ago in 1874.

Salinas is a city located in Monterey County of California's scenic Central Coast region. With over 150,000 residents, it is the most populous city in the county and a major agricultural hub. Salinas is situated just inland from the Monterey Bay.

History

Indigenous Rumsen Ohlone people originally inhabited the Salinas Valley before Spanish colonization began in the late 1700s. American settlers later established a township called Salinas City in the mid 1800s to serve the growing ranching and farming communities.

Salinas was officially incorporated as a California city in 1874. It emerged as a thriving agricultural center thanks to the fertile valley soil and productive farmland.

Agriculture and Industry

Today, Salinas remains dedicated to its agricultural roots. The surrounding Salinas Valley is often called the “Salad Bowl of the World” for producing lettuce, strawberries, broccoli and other crops.

Major employers in Salinas include Taylor Farms, Tanimura & Antle, and D’Arrigo Brothers. Food processing accounts for over a third of jobs.

Local Culture and Attractions

Some key attractions in Salinas include:

  • The National Steinbeck Center honoring native author John Steinbeck
  • The California Rodeo Salinas held annually in July
  • Laguna Seca Raceway for auto racing and events
  • Sherwood Hall Vineyard offering wine tastings

Salinas provides a gateway to enjoying the rich history, natural beauty, and agricultural bounty of California's Central Coast.

Salinas locator map
Location of Salinas on California map.

Quick Facts about Salinas

Population : 154,868 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : California (United States)
County : Monterey County
Postal code : 93962, 93905–93909, 93915, 93912, 93901–93902
Phone Area Codes : 831
Water as percent of area : 0.16%
Land as percent of area : 99.84%
Altitude : 171 feet / 52 meters
Capital city : Salinas is capital of Monterey County
Establishment : March 03, 1874 (150 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00
Local time : 14:03:52 (28th March 2024)
Population growth : 2.86% (2010-2020)
Downtown Salinas image
Downtown Salinas
Downtown Salinas image

Geography

Salinas is located at 36°40'40"N 121°39'20"W (36.6777400, -121.6555000).

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Demographics

The population of Salinas increased by 2.86% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 150,441 - census
2011 152,412 1.29% estimation process
2012 153,815 0.91% estimation process
2013 154,958 0.74% estimation process
2014 155,717 0.49% estimation process
2015 156,244 0.34% estimation process
2016 156,830 0.37% estimation process
2017 156,463 -0.23% estimation process
2018 155,647 -0.52% estimation process
2019 155,465 -0.12% estimation process
2020 154,868 -0.39% estimation process

Salinas zip code is 93901. County name: Monterey, County fips: 06053

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People born in Salinas (83)

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Schools in Salinas

College & universities near Salinas, CA

Code Name City ZIP
484002 High Desert Medical College Salinas (CA) 93901-3301
115393 Hartnell College Salinas (CA) 93901
378105 Central Coast College Salinas (CA) 93901-3301
111799 CET-Salinas Salinas (CA) 93906
125310 Waynes College of Beauty Salinas (CA) 93906-2830

Stations (25)

Amtrak & bus stations near Salinas, CA

Code Name Address Type
SNS Salinas station Station Place and Railroad Avenue RAIL
PDL Prunedale, California Highway 156 and Highway 101 BUS
SES Seaside, California Playa Ave & California Ave BUS
MYH Monterey (Hyatt Regency), California 1 Old Golf Course Road BUS
MYT Monterey (Travelodge), California 675 Munras Street BUS

Post offices near Salinas

Post Office Name City ZIP
John Steinbeck Post Office Salinas (CA) 93901
Salina Post Office Salinas (CA) 93907
Salinas Mo Finan Post Office Salinas (CA) 93907
Alisal Post Office Salinas (CA) 93905
Spreckel Post Office Salinas (CA) 93908

Other cities in Monterey County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monterey County , CA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Seaside 34,115 City in California, USA
Monterey 28,511 City in California, United States
Soledad 25,247 City in Monterey County, California, United States
Marina 21,836 City in Monterey County, California, United States
Prunedale 17,560 Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
Greenfield 17,184 City in Monterey County, California, United States
Pacific Grove 15,299 Town in Monterey County, California, United States
King City 14,077 City in California, named after its founder, Charles King
Gonzales 8,237 City in Texas, United States
Castroville 6,481 Town in the U.
Del Monte Forest 4,514 Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
Carmel Valley Village 4,407 Unincorporated community in Monterey County, California, United States
Carmel-by-the-Sea 3,744 City in Monterey County, California
Pajaro 3,070 Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
Boronda 1,710 Census-designated place in Monterey County, California
Del Rey Oaks 1,645 City in Monterey County, California, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Salinas distances to largest California cities