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Many vacationers spend more time comparing the vacation rentals including a pool. More than half of the rentals have one. Additionally, more Hotel rooms have pools than any other type of property. They are a great choice if you go in a group of 4, as that is the number of people they can welcome on average. You can also find and book a rental offering a pool near the water, which is the case for nearly all of the rentals in this destination.
The above is a climate diagram for Salinas. On average, the warmest month is March. Conversely, July is the coolest month in Salinas, with temperatures going under 69° The rainiest month is March while the driest month is December.
The largest city in Monterey County, a Salinas house rental offers visitors an ideal mix of culture and convenience combined with access to the nearby Pacific Ocean.
This region is typically temperate year-round, making a vacation home in Salinas a superb base for enjoying not just the city's own charms, but those of nearby chilled-out Santa Cruz or quaintly chic Carmel-By-The-Sea, at any time of the year. Beach bums, of course, will want to visit in summer, when the Pacific is at its warmest, but if you're looking to relax, take in local culture, and explore the beautiful landscapes of Northern California, then there's really no wrong time to consider a Salinas vacation house.
As noted, Oldtown Salinas is a hub for restaurants and cafes in the city, and here you'll find options for everything from baked goods to sushi. First Awakenings is beloved for its hearty American breakfasts, while later in the day, 201 Main is an elegant Italian option set in a grand, indoor-outdoor space.
You can also easily bar-hop around Oldtown on foot. Stop by Monterey Coast Brewing for local microbrews, King's Den for a cocktail, or Farmer's Union Pour House for a cozy setting and ample televisions tuned to the game.
Finally, no matter how committed you are to cooking at your Salinas vacation house rental, you can't miss that California fast-food classic, In-N-Out Burger. Luckily, there's an outpost of this iconic bastion of burgers, fries, and shakes right in metropolitan Salinas.
For a taste of local art, visit the Valley Art Gallery, an artist-run cooperative gallery in Oldtown Salinas. For exhibitions with a more global point of view, be sure to visit the Hartnell College Gallery, keeping in mind that the space is only open when school is in session.
Just outside the city center but within easy driving distance of any Salinas vacation home, the Boronda Adobe History Center is run by the Monterey County Historical Society. At this restored mid-19th century house, you can learn about the history of Salinas and the early days of California.
For performing arts in Salinas, you'll want to book tickets at the Fox Theater, a historic theater that first opened in 1921 and today mainly offers a roster of live music events.
No stay in a Salinas house rental would be complete without at least one visit to the Pacific Ocean. To make a day of it, consider making the half-hour drive to Carmel-By-The-Sea, a bucolic beach town known for its stunning bluff path and tiny, magical cottages.
For a more active day out, head up to Santa Cruz, where you can hit the beach, surf, and enjoy a plethora of great dining. If you're staying in a house rental with the kids, treat them to an afternoon on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a charming oceanfront amusement park complete with arcade games, a Ferris wheel, and more.
A truly stunning day out can be had at Big Sur, about an hour's drive away and well worth it. Bordered by mountains and ocean, the gorgeous state park here offers fantastic opportunities for hiking, photography, and a beach day like no other.
Salinas' most famous resident was surely John Steinbeck, a Nobel Prize-winning author famous for novels like "The Grapes of Wrath" and "Of Mice and Men." Luckily for visitors to the city, the home where Steinbeck was born is still standing, having been converted to a restaurant. Drop by the Steinbeck House for dinner, pop into the gift shop for souvenirs, or just take in the well-preserved Queen Anne-style Victorian house from the exterior.
If you'd like to really deepen your knowledge about the author, pay a visit to the National Steinbeck Center, an interactive museum dedicated to the writer. In addition to a permanent collection on Steinbeck's life and work, you'll find a changing roster of exhibitions on different aspects of California's history.
The Steinbeck Center is located in Oldtown Salinas, a point of interest in its own right. This neighborhood is home to plentiful art galleries, restaurants, and cafes. A focal point of things to do in the city, if you're hoping to get by on your house rental stay with a minimum of driving, we'd recommend looking for a Salinas vacation rental in or near the Oldtown area.
The average nightly price for vacation rentals in Salinas is $21.
There are currently 463 vacation homes in Salinas to browse and book for your next trip.
If you're looking to book a vacation rental in Salinas, the most common amenities others search for are houses with internet, TVs, and pools.
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Finding a cabin rental in Salinas that allows dogs is definitely possible, with 11 pet-friendly homes on offfer.
March and January are typically the warmest months in Salinas with temperatures around 84 °F. July and August in Salinas are the coldest, with 69 °F on average.
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