Salinas, California is a vibrant city located on the central California coast and known for its agricultural production and lively atmosphere. It is an ideal destination to explore the beauty of nature, take part in various outdoor activities, or indulge in some of the delicious local cuisine. People come from far and wide to experience all that Salinas has to offer. As a result, reviews of Salinas are overwhelmingly positive with visitors praising the city's friendly atmosphere, diverse dining options, pleasant weather, and easy access to nearby attractions. Salinas is a great place for visitors to spend time with their families or friends looking for a unique vacation spot. With something to suit everyone's liking, it's no wonder that Salinas has earned such favorable reviews from its happy visitors!
based on 15 ReviewsGet to know Salinas with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Salinas
Overall good place to live - 7/21/2006
I hear many people complaining about how Salinas is expensive and all of that, but i mean if you have the money then go for it. The weather is very nice, especially during the summer time, its more relaxed than many larger cities, and i dont mind having to pay a little more because it realy is a nice place to live, you just have to be willing to give it a chance. Yes i am aware that there is a gang problem, but if you look at other cities the same size of Salinas or larger, the problem is no where near as calmer than Salinas. Agriculture is the backbone of this region, which generates billions each year. The population is mostly hispanic and people are friendly, mostly, wherever you go. Also Salinas is starting to attract many well known artists to perform concerts and events here at the Sports Complex, which in my opinion tells me that more attention is being given towards this city for future performances and such. Overall i have lived in Salinas all my life and i have never been
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Gangsta's Paradise - 5/1/2006
This city is primarily made up of immigrants from Mexico. It is not possible to go to any store in this city and not hear conversations in spanish taking place around you. There are many, many more hispanic people than any other race. It is also impossible to feel safe and peaceful, as most neighborhoods are filled with houses that have 1-3 families living in them and the gang problem is AWFUL. The houses are also very expensive. Some people enjoy the moderate climate in Salinas, I prefer sun in the summertime myself. (As opposed to sun from 12-2, fog the rest of the day and night). Most people that live here either grew up here or had to move here to due to family obligations. No one moves here from another place and stays
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Salad, Gangs, and Language Barriers - 3/28/2006
Salinas is a growing city of almost 200,000 people. Most of these people are immigrants of Mexican descent. Because of the influx of immigrants from down south, you must be able to speak Spanish in order to live here. Most jobs in this area prefer you to speak a second language.
There is also a gang problem that is prevalent in this area. The two rival gangs are the Surenos and the Nortenos. It's very sad that one cannot wear blue or red without having to look over one's shoulder for fear of a drive-by shooting.
Salinas used to be nice. The weather is awesome. The location is prime. It's only 2 hours away from San Francisco. And about 6 hours from Los Angeles. The
coast is only minutes away.
It's a place to live if you have money and can afford to live in the more upscale neighborhoods...but even those are getting bad these
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Lettuce Capitol of the World - 1/11/2006
Salinas is the lettuce capitol of the world. Home of John Steinbeck and home to a higher percentage of homeless than the average California town and much higher than the national average. Basically, everyone who wants to make something of themselves leaves the town and or the
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