Why go
- City in California, United States.
- Served by Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS).
History
Salinas is a city in and the county seat of Monterey County, California, United States. With a population of 163,542 in the 2020 Census, Salinas is the most populous city in Monterey County. Salinas is an urban area located along the eastern limits of the Monterey Bay Area, lying just south of the San Francisco Bay Area and 10 miles (16 km) southeast of the mouth of the Salinas River. The city is located at the mouth of the Salinas Valley, about eight miles (13 km) from the Pacific Ocean, and it has a climate more influenced by the ocean than the interior.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, EM2) · 3 routes: Denver*, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- Alaska Airlines AS (CRJ, Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, San Diego*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- US Airways US (CRJ) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Salinas, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.