Cheap Flights To Salinas

About Salinas

Salinas lays claim to being the "Salad Bowl of the World" because of the large agricultural community in the region. Over 80% of the world's lettuce is grown around the city. John Steinbeck called Salinas home at one time. Despite its agricultural roots, the city also offers arts and entertainment for the whole family. Although you can walk around in the old town district, renting a car is the best way to see Salinas.

The National Steinbeck Center has exhibitions about the author, his work and his life in the community. July is the perfect time to see the wild side of Salinas. Every third week of July, the Salinas Rodeo offers the best of the west. It is hosted at the Salinas Sports Complex.

The weather in Salinas is extremely pleasant the whole year through. High temperatures stay below 80F and lows stay around 45F. Winter months can be the wettest time to visit, but even then the average rainfall barely reaches three inches. June, July and August are the driest months, but mornings can be cool and foggy.

There are cheap flights to Salinas through the Monterey Airport (MRY) available all year long. Cheap airline tickets round trip from New York will start around $300 US. Flying in from San Francisco may cost a little more but cheap airline tickets can still be found starting as low as $350 US.

There are a wide range of accommodations available in Salinas - from the unique to the modern. Cheap hotels in Salinas can have rates staring as low as $50 US. Many of the cheap hotel rooms around the main attractions in the city have rates staring around $150 US.