Downtown Salinas in Salinas, California

“Our last stop was an actual antique shop (Old Town Salinas Antique Mall) where we bought some Scrabble tiles years ago. Of course things at the Antique Mall is more expensive because they are well-curated and the items are usually in better condition. However, this means that they would be alot more expensive. For instance, records were going for $45 instead of $7 at Caveman Vintage Music LA where we bought the Sinatra Record. Before heading back to rest and recuperate for the ride back from Salinas to Fresno, we stopped by Salinas Farmer’s Market since it was a Saturday. We originally wanted”

— 2bearbear Tom Lim · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-17

“May be we were late (9 pm) or it was wrong time (Christmas holiday) to visit this place, No people at all in the street and everything was closed. But, I liked the quietness on that night. Hope will be able to see the live city in the next trip.”

— Bisho Lawaju · ★★★★☆ · 2020-1-10

“Thanks for the explanation, definitely hope individuals recover their health and businesses can start to flourish again. There are a few bright spots already in place, for dinner and for coffee, and looking forward to more on the next visit for an overall experience that will keep folks coming back. A number of places were closing shortly after noon when the farmer's market was finishing. Looking good with a new sign, perhaps a few more open businesses would draw more more folks.”

— Rob Haworth · ★★★☆☆ · 2021-4-24

“Nice place small shops around and there’s a farmers market on Saturdays.”

— Tuong Truong · ★★★★☆ · 2024-9-5

“Nice historic old tow to walk around. Farmers’ market with lots of visitors & shoppers.”

— Cashflow RE Diana Lovetravel · ★★★★★ · 2022-6-18

“Downtown is always so alive with something great going on. So many restaurants and places to have a good time.”

— Lala G · ★★★★★

“Wonderful place for entertainment, dining, shopping experience in the 831 area of Salinas.”

— Vikas Patel · ★★★★★ · 2025-3-19

“Our old town is slowly but surely coming together. The revitalization is coming along with who businesses restaurants and the like don't forget the farmers market Saturdays. Now let's 222 old Main there is a cache of beautiful sweaters on a terrific sale from a Carmel business that closed after 35 years there are still several hundred sweaters Cardigans and vests. they're from Italy Spain Australia and Canada $60 will get you a $300 beautiful article of clothing !!”

— David Parker · ★★★☆☆

“So many great little shops and restaurants! Always something new to explore. Shop small, shop local, shop Salinas!”

— Leigh Fitz · ★★★★★ · 2019-1-15

“We walk downtown frequently for exercise. There are some great shops, coffee houses & restaurants that range from Italian, American, Thai, Mexican, Japanese & so on cuisine. All have good to great food. People are friendly. Old town feels & looks like a hometown from a Hallmark movie.”

— Priscilla Jackson · ★★★★☆