The City of Salinas has released its Rental Registration and Rent Stabilization Quarterly Update. The update outlines the city's progress in tracking local housing data, enforcing rental regulations, and expanding community outreach.

The birthplace of novelist John Steinbeck and the primary city in one the world’s most famous farming regions, Salinas draws devoted readers of such Steinbeck classics as The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden, as well as visitors looking to explore an authentic corner of California.

There are lots of fun things to do in Salinas, CA, like watching a movie at Maya Cinema, witnessing California Rodeo Salinas, touring the Steinbeck House, visiting the famous WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, golfing at Salinas Fairways Golf Course, and many more.

23 Best & Fun Things to Do in Salinas (CA) - The Tourist Checklist

One unexpected highlight was the drive into Salinas. Seeing all the vegetables growing in the surrounding fields gave the visit a strong sense of place and helped connect the landscape to Steinbeck’s writing.

Salinas, city, seat (1872) of Monterey county, western California, U.S. It lies in the Salinas Valley just east of Monterey Bay. The site, at a crossroads on El Camino Real (the old Spanish trail between San Diego and San Francisco), was settled by Elias Howe in 1856 and became a cattle centre. The

Plan your trip with a 3-day itinerary of things to do in Salinas, from wine tasting and farm tours to exploring the heart of Steinbeck Country.