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Salinas

The vast quantities and varieties of vegetables and fruits grown in the Salinas Valley are responsible for the nickname “Salad Bowl of the World.”

Visitor Centers

Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce 119 E. Alisal St. Salinas, CA 93901. Phone:(831)751-7725

Shopping

The anchor stores at Northridge Mall, US 101 at Boronda Road and N. Main Street, are JCPenney, Macy's and Sears.

Things to Do

Jose Eusebio Boronda Adobe

National Steinbeck Center

Salinas Community Center

“Hat In Three Stages of Landing”

Vision Quest Ranch

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