Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA

Situated right outside of the Greater Bay Area, Salinas is a blend of agriculture and technology. Because of the geography of Salinas, the area is known for being home to many vineyards and vegetable gardens, and the city's proximity to Silicon Valley makes it a hub for agricultural technologies. The Forbes AgTech Summit has been hosted by the city since 2014. Along with agricultural advancements, Salinas also has a history of art and literature advancements. Being the home to author and Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck makes the city quite proud of the arts. The National Steinbeck Center is a memorial and museum that lets visitors appreciate the author, and the center hosts an annual literary festival for people to celebrate and discuss literature. The city hosts several other festivals and events throughout the year that center around arts, culture, and the city. The First Friday Art Walk is an event that takes place in Downtown Salinas that hosts live music, art openings, literature, and more on the first Friday of every month. On a regular day, you can still find great food, fun stores, and live music in some of the highly rated, locally-owned downtown businesses.