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The city of Salinas, California, one of the largest in Monterey County, is less than ten miles from the Pacific Ocean. Salinas is a lively city steeped in complex history which spans back to the ancient indigenous tribes that inhabited the area thousands of years before the arrival of settlers. Salinas is famous for its agricultural industry, the reason for the town's nickname, “the Salad Bowl of the World”.

Salinas can be found between Monterey and Santa Cruz along the Monterey Bay in central California. Although not technically situated along the shores, Salinas benefits from its proximity to the Pacific, with its cool breezes and coastal climate that brings comfort and excellent growing conditions for many types of crops. No interstates can be found nearby, but iconic California Highway 1 is adjacent to town and one of the most beautiful driving roads in the world. When you rent a motorhome in Salinas, the state highways and other forms of public transportation ensure that San Jose, Oakland, and San Francisco are easily reachable.

With so much beauty surrounding the city of Salinas, it’s no wonder why people choose to visit. When you book an RV in Salinas, you have so many options to choose from, to tailor-make your dream vacation. The many art galleries, performance spaces, and of course cultural celebrations make Salinas an exciting destination for most. The Salinas Asian Festival, El Grito Mexican Festival, and Founders Day are a few of the wonderful events that bring the city together and showcase the very best of Salinas.

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Like any first-class city, Salinas has a wonderful park system that warrants checking out before you ever leave town. There are 24 incredible parks can be enjoyed while exploring Salinas, each with its own characteristics. Natividad Creek Park is a wide-open space complete with benches overlooking the various waterways, with trails winding their way around. A brand-new skate park, disc golf course, and a small amphitheater can also be utilized when you find yourself at this amazing city park, especially if there is a concert going on. The Rossi Rico Linear Parkway is a fantastic way to get around the city, away from the traffic and automotive vehicles on the main road. Riding a bicycle, rollerblading, or just walking along this peaceful pathway is ideal.

Outside of town, Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area is the perfect place to head if you love off-roading on ATVs, dirt bikes, or any other motorized vehicles. Camping spaces for smaller campers can be rented at this unique state recreation area. Henry W. Coe State Park is a lovely place to head after leaving town, with its deluxe views of the surrounding valley. Known as the second largest state park in California, it’s a natural choice for lovers of the outdoors, with over 200 miles of dirt road perfect for mountain biking or off-roading. Hiking, mountain climbing, and camping are possible too when you bring your Salinas RV rental. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a natural treasure and a pleasure to visit when you rent an RV in Salinas. Located hardly an hour away. This exceptional recreation area is home to some of the best views along California Highway 1, including its iconic bridge. The park is often referred to as “little Yosemite” for its dynamic scenery and intoxicating beauty.

Pinnacles National Park is quite close to Salinas, and one of the newer national parks in the USA. This geological oddity features ancient remnants of volcanoes that went extinct millennia ago. Beautiful mountain hikes and strange wildlife are some of the best reasons to see one of the smaller national parks in the country. If you would like to see more national parks, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park, and Joshua Tree National Park can all be reached with varying degrees of difficulty and time depending on how far you want to travel in your Salinas motorhome rental. Additionally, there are too many national forests to name to the east along the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.

RV Parks

You won’t have any trouble finding a place to park your RV rental near Salinas. Carmel by the River RV Park is located avery close to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, which is an excellent destination in its own right. There are full hookups here and you have access to recreational walking trails right from your campsite.

Salinas/Monterey KOA is close to the ocean, and Santa Cruz, so beach hopping is a possibility when you stay there. A year-round pool is also part of the package when you visit this KOA park. The sites are full hookup and there’s both restrooms and showers for use by the guests.

Marina Dunes RV Resort is an upscale experience from start to finish for you and your Salinas luxury motorhome rental. Pristine beaches with elegant sunsets highlight this incredible resort with playgrounds, a clubhouse, and many other amenities.

City Sightseeing

If you want to explore an awesome city with world-class entertainment, vibrant nightlife, diverse cuisine, and an intricate history, Salinas is among the very best. Old Town lies at the heart of Salinas and is full of fun eateries and wineries. Walking around this historic area is an absolute pleasure. Mazda Laguna Raceway Seca is one of the finest raceways in the country, featuring lots of motorcycle and automotive races throughout the year. Although it says Monterey in the name, the Monterey Zoo is located in Salinas and is a fun family-centric place to stop. Over a hundred different types of animal are on display at this small zoo, where guests can even feed some of the animals at the end of the tour.

One of the city’s biggest claims to fame is that it’s the home of famed author John Steinbeck, who wrote countless works, often based in Salinas itself. The National Steinbeck Center serves to pay respect to the noteworthy author whose works have been memorialized in the Library of Congress. The Steinbeck House is a Queen Anne style Victorian home where the author once lived; this too operates as a museum complete with tours and exhibits. The more digging you do in a Salinas, CA RV rental, the more amazing attractions you’ll find.

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