Downtown Salinas

Live music with the Dan Beck Duo tonight!

Sophisticated cocktails, urban vibe, live music, excellent food. What more could we ask? Visit the incomparable Altura Lounge & Bistro at 66 West Alisal in Downtown Salinas!

Meet your bartender at Altura Lounge & Bistro - 66 West Alisal Street with live music ever Saturday evening during dinner service.

Sophisticated cocktails, urban vibe, live music, excellent food. What more could we ask? Visit the incomparable Altura Lounge & Bistro at 66 West Alisal in Downtown Salinas!

Visit soon!

How are you this Writer Wednesday?

Image: Sunrise over the ocean with the quote "It was a morning like other mornings and yet perfect among mornings. -John Steinbeck, The Pearl"

Welcome to Otto's Bakery! Fridays 10am-2pm at 215 Monterey Street.

Morsels 05.09.24 TGIF… Great news for all you breadheads out there. Otto’s Bread Co. has opened a retail space so they can sell incredible baked goods to the public. For now they

There’s a Sweetheart Deal at Altura Lounge & Bistro tonight - feat. Live Jazz Trio & special 4-course dinner (+regular menu!) be here and be near ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

It's happening tonight in Oldtown Salinas and you're invited! https://conta.cc/48EGP65

Indigenous Lands Book Premiere Tonight! Join Author Lynn H. Butler "Flames Against the Dark - Saving America's Sacred Lands" Celebration - Free! Flames Against the Dark Saving America's Sacred Lands CALENDAR THIS - TONIGHT! 01.19.24 | 6-8PM

On the 6th Day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me,
Six Geese a Laying,
Five Golden Rings!
Four Calling Birds,
Three French Hens,
Two Turtle Doves,
and a Partridge in a pear tree.

On the Third Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

On the Second Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

On the First Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me....

Day one of gifting:

The merriest of holidays to all!

R.O. Blechman CBS Christmas Message (1966) Can you believe that there once was a time when network television aired classy holiday interstitials like this ?Designed by R.O. Blechman and animated by W...

Shop Small Salinas! Support local businesses all over our community ❤️

Bookstore Helping Hands, organized by Trish Triumpho Sullivan Hi my name is Trish Triumpho Sullivan and I am raising funds to sustain a bookstore i… Trish Triumpho Sullivan needs your support for Bookstore Helping Hands

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Please join us for our Artist’s Reception Cocktails & Culture on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 5:30-7pm. We will be featuring catering from Main Street Bakery, assorted Monterey County Wines and Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple Cider. Don’t miss your chance to explore the museum after hours and see our newest exhibition “Artists in Parallel: Griffith J. Davis and John Steinbeck”. This exhibition will feature a stunning collection of photography from renowned American Civil Rights photojournalist, diplomat and filmmaker, Griffith Jerome Davis. This exhibit juxtaposes Davis’ historic photography with artifacts from the National Steinbeck Center’s archive of Steinbeck works. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/443xpON or visit our website for more information.

Shop Small Salinas - enjoy a relaxing experience and support your community this season!!

Lift the spirit of your community this holiday season by embracing the soul of small businesses nestled in your downtown! 🎄🎁✨ Each store tells a story, a tale woven with passion, dreams, and dedication. Supporting our local havens not only infuses our community with uniqueness but also ensures that every purchase resonates deeply with the personality behind the counter. These entrepreneurs are your neighbors, friends, and fellow dreamers, pouring their hearts into their craft. Unlike impersonal giants, like Amazon, these small businesses genuinely care about their customers, fostering a connection that transcends mere transactions. When you support local, you champion individuality, community, and the human touch in every heartfelt gift you give.