Sightseeing
If you like to hike or are up for a scenic walk. This is our local gem. Many people from the Bay Area drive hours to come to Ford Ord National Monument to explore its many hiking and mountain bike trails. I personally am out there nearly every Saturday morning hitting the bike trails.
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Fort Ord National Monument
Toro Creek RoadIf you like to hike or are up for a scenic walk. This is our local gem. Many people from the Bay Area drive hours to come to Ford Ord National Monument to explore its many hiking and mountain bike trails. I personally am out there nearly every Saturday morning hitting the bike trails.
Local Food Favorites
A list of my favorite places to eat in town.
Viva Espresso Organics
1552 N Main StOur favorite local coffee. Try the Oaxacan Mocha.
Great place to eat American Style breakfast locally owned with friendly staff and its just across the street in the Creek Bridge Village shopping center. Great food and friendly staff .
The Village Restaurant
1490 Constitution BlvdGreat place to eat American Style breakfast locally owned with friendly staff and its just across the street in the Creek Bridge Village shopping center. Great food and friendly staff .
This is An American style restaurant and is our favorite place to eat breakfast on the weekends as a family. Expect big portions and enjoy the best omelettes in town.
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First Awakenings
171 Main StThis is An American style restaurant and is our favorite place to eat breakfast on the weekends as a family. Expect big portions and enjoy the best omelettes in town.
The best burritos in town. We usually order the chile verde. This place always has a line out the door. But you can order online via their mobile app that you can find in the app store.
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El Charrito
122 W Market StThe best burritos in town. We usually order the chile verde. This place always has a line out the door. But you can order online via their mobile app that you can find in the app store.
The best Sandwiches in town. Do not listen to yelp!. My personal favorite is the tri-tip. Expect it to be very busy at lunch time. Try and get there by 11am (right when they start serving the freshly cooked tri-tip) or after 1pm to avoid the lunch traffic.
Della-Rose Deli
1309 Abbott StreetThe best Sandwiches in town. Do not listen to yelp!. My personal favorite is the tri-tip. Expect it to be very busy at lunch time. Try and get there by 11am (right when they start serving the freshly cooked tri-tip) or after 1pm to avoid the lunch traffic.
Our go to Italian food restaurant. Way better than chain restaurants like Olive Garden.
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Gino's
1410 S Main StOur go to Italian food restaurant. Way better than chain restaurants like Olive Garden.
Our Favorite sushi spot in Salinas. There are many sushi restaurants in town to choose from, but we always end up here. Its small and cozy and they sell the best deep fried spicy California roll.
Samurai Japanese Restaurant
983 N Main StOur Favorite sushi spot in Salinas. There are many sushi restaurants in town to choose from, but we always end up here. Its small and cozy and they sell the best deep fried spicy California roll.
Our go to dinner spot. This is a gourmet upscale Mexican food restaurant located in oldtown Salinas. They change the menu regularly and this place never disappoints. After dinner you are steps away from the Maya Theatre where you can enjoy some popcorn and a movie.
Villa Azteca
157 Main StreetOur go to dinner spot. This is a gourmet upscale Mexican food restaurant located in oldtown Salinas. They change the menu regularly and this place never disappoints. After dinner you are steps away from the Maya Theatre where you can enjoy some popcorn and a movie.
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Bring a jacket
It’s always a good idea to pack extra layers while in the central coast in general. A jacket is never a bad idea.
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Saturday Farmer’s Market.
Every Saturday, rain or shine there is a farmer’s market in oldtown Salinas that is filled with local vendors selling handmade items and a variety of tasty food & snacks. Try the bread from “The Secret Bakery” . Definitely a must!
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Friday night food Markets
If you are hungry and want something not from a chain restaurant go here!. You will find dan favorites like street tacos, corn on a cob . If you want some delicious pizza, you will find that here also. Check out Central Coast Pizza.