Salinas, California

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.

Quick Facts about Salinas

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Geography

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

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People born in Salinas, including actress, recording artist Vanessa Hudgens, character actress Verna Felton, German basketball player Jens-Uwe Gordon, .

List

• Barbara Cubin (American politician) she was born in 30/11/1946
• Cain Velasquez (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 28/07/1982
• Sacheen Littlefeather (American activist) she was born in 14/11/1946
• Everett Alvarez, Jr. (American Navy officer) he was born in 03/04/1937
• Karle Warren (American actress born 1992) she was born in 08/02/1992
• Matthew Stirling (American Mesoamericanist) he was born in 28/08/1896
• Monty Roberts (horse trainer) he was born in 14/05/1935
• Stevie Bonsey (American motorcycle racer) he was born in 18/01/1990
• Herbert Mullin (American serial killer) he was born in 18/04/1947
• Nicole Wray (American singer-songwriter) she was born in 02/05/1981
• Ernie Irvan (American racing driver) he was born in 13/01/1959
• Michael Messner (American sociologist) he was born in 01/01/1952
• Doug Chandler (American motorcycle racer) he was born in 27/09/1965
• Ramiro Corrales (American footballer) he was born in 12/03/1977
• Evan Dietrich-Smith (Player of American football) he was born in 19/07/1986
• Harold Davis (American sprinter) he was born in 05/01/1921
• Joe Hayashi (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 14/08/1920
• Mario Martinez (American weightlifter) he was born in 06/07/1957