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Salinas weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Jan
58°F 14°C
40°F 4°C
2 in 4 cm
Feb
58°F 14°C
41°F 5°C
2 in 5 cm
Mar
61°F 16°C
42°F 5°C
1 in 2 cm
Apr
62°F 16°C
43°F 6°C
1 in 1 cm
May
65°F 18°C
47°F 8°C
0 in 0 cm
Jun
67°F 19°C
50°F 10°C
0 in 0 cm

Extended Forecast
Thursday
Jan 7
Hi:
65°F 18°C
Lo:
47°F 8°C
Friday
Jan 8
Hi:
65°F 18°C
Lo:
43°F 6°C
Saturday
Jan 9
Hi:
65°F 18°C
Lo:
43°F 6°C
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National Steinbeck Center
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 7 attractions in Salinas

A celebration and exploration of the well-known author's work through multi-sensory exhibits, priceless artifacts and live theater performances.

Attraction type: Art museum; History museum; Specialty museum; Other; Sports museum
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Wild Things
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 7 attractions in Salinas

Take a Walk on the Wild Side! Visit Wild Things exotic animal facility and see a collection of over 100 animals.

Attraction type: Zoo
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The Steinbeck House / Best Cellar Gift Shop
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 7 attractions in Salinas

The boyhood home of John Steinbeck is primarily a restaurant, but summertime tours are also available on Sundays 1-3pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day. The house also includes the Best Cellar Gift Shop, offering Steinbeck books and unique gift items.

Attraction type: Historic home; Specialty museum
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Monterey Bay Equestrian Center
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 7 attractions in Salinas
Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
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The Farm
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 7 attractions in Salinas

This working farm is also an agricultural education center, demonstration farm, produce stand and recreation destination. You can pick your own vegetables, see the animals, learn or just shop in the farmstand.

Attraction type: Farm
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Oldtown
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 7 attractions in Salinas

Frist Fridays Art Walk takes place in Oldtown Salinas on the first Friday of every month.  There are about fifty venues with live music, artist receptions, dance performances, food and wine tasting...

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Antique shop
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Toro County Park
Attraction type: All terrain vehicle trail; Biking trail; Hiking trail; Park
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