Steinbeck fans and rodeo lovers flock to Salinas, the self-proclaimed Salad Bowl of the World. Fresh lettuce fields stretch to the horizon, while the California Rodeo Salinas packs the arena each July. Base your RV at Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Salinas Elks Lodge #614, or Salinas Valley Truck Stop, then hit Monterey Bay beaches just 20 miles west.
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About Salinas, California
Salinas Valley churns out most of America's lettuce and strawberries. John Steinbeck penned East of Eden here; explore his legacy at the National Steinbeck Center on Main Street. Rev engines at Laguna Seca Raceway off Highway 68, or cheer bucking broncos during the California Rodeo at the Salinas Sports Complex.
Motorsports enthusiasts and groups thrive at Laguna Seca Recreation Area, complete with showers, dump station, and pet-friendly sites from $46 nightly. Families on a budget love Salinas Elks Lodge #614 starting at $32 per night. Truckers and quick-stop travelers grab showers, drinking water, and pet spots at Salinas Valley Truck Stop.
- Three RV parks hug Highway 101 for swift Salinas access.
- Laguna Seca Recreation Area delivers showers, group sites, and dump station.
- Two parks welcome pets: Laguna Seca and Salinas Valley Truck Stop.
- Elks Lodge #614 offers the lowest rates at $32/night.
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