Salinas, CA

About Salinas

• • John Steinbeck, Nobel laureate, was born and raised in Salinas.
• • The California Rodeo Salinas, a major rodeo, began in 1911.
• • Its fertile soil made Salinas the "Salad Bowl of the World."
• • The National Steinbeck Center houses Steinbeck's "Rocinante" camper van.
• • The Great Fire of 1906 destroyed much of downtown Salinas.
• • Named for salt marshes, Salinas was incorporated in 1874.
• • With 163,542 residents, it's more populous than Santa Cruz.
• • Its elevation is 52 feet, making it prone to flooding.
• • Agriculture, particularly lettuce and produce farming, dominates employment.
• • Salinas feels like a blend of rural charm and agricultural industry.
• • The San Francisco 49ers are the closest NFL team.
• • Alisal High School's football rivalry with North Salinas is legendary.

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