Salinas CA Moving Companies

Salinas, California

Salinas, California was immortalized by John Steinbeck—an American writer who was born in February 27, 1902 in the same city. Steinbeck graduated from Salinas High School and attended Stanford University before he moved to New York City where he became the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer we all had to read in high school. Steinbeck had fond times living on Monterey Bay on coastal California; we can tell as he often wrote about this Salinas setting into his fiction. You’ll see little pieces of this setting in his novels "Tortilla Flat," "Of Mice and Men" and "The Grapes of Wrath." In Salinas, you can have a pre-fixe lunch at his boyhood house or learn more about Monterey County’s favorite author at the National Steinbeck Center.

Economy:
Salinas, California is definitely one of the more successful American cities in terms of agriculture—keeping a hold of one part of the industry. Here in Salinas, companies still produce 80 percent of America’s lettuce. In Salinas, there is such a diverse business realm that it’s really no wonder why people keep moving to Salinas. As the push of more people propels the Salinas moving companies to do well, it also helps local businesses flourish and initiatives top take off. The top employing companies in the area are Dole Fresh Vegetables, the County of Monterey, Household Credit Services, and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.

Tourism:
Salinas, California is known for its diversity in people and things to do. It’s known as the “The Salad Bowl of the World” because of its agriculture industry that is still going strong pulling a $2 billion profit, but locals like to think of the things to see and people to meet as a mixed bowl as well. One thing, you’ll recognize right away is how important their early railroad systems were. The Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum is there for visitors to learn about the heavy impact of the South Pacific Railroad construction coming through Salinas. Guests can see vintage rail cars and signal equipment.

History:
The first residents of Salinas, California were groups of Native Americans. Centuries later, European settlers came to Salinas and made a home in the Carmel, Soledad, San Juan Bautista and the San Antonio Valley. Mexican eventually overthrew their Spanish counterparts that were dispersed here in a land they called “Salinas” meaning “salt marshes in Spanish. After Salinas City and State of California were recognized officially as a part of the U.S., it became a land of livestock and agriculture. The railroads came to California in 1868 to move goods and people around bringing even more economic growth to the area. Salinas City grew its major industry into the WWI years. Another very important aspect about Salinas that you may not have known until arrival is that the city is the birthplace of legendary writer John Steinbeck. Here is where you can find out all about Steinbeck work and childhood at the local National Steinbeck Center.

Colleges/Universities:

• Hartnell College
• Heald College
• Central Coast College

Interesting Facts:

• Salad company, Fresh Express, is based in Salinas, California, since the mid-1920s. Bruce Church, the company’s founder was born here and has been working in the produce industry for years.
• Salinas, California has cool temperatures all year round because there’s a “natural air conditioner” created by the Monterey Bay, right next to the city.
• Some notable residents of Salinas, California include: Singer and Disney Actress Vanessa Hudgens, NASCAR Driver Ernie Irvan, Actress Verna Felton and NFL Wide Receiver Kassim Osgood.

Helpful Links:

• Salinas Official Website