Located within the Salinas Valley that is eight miles inland from Monterey and 101 miles south of San Francisco lies the Californian city of Salinas. Known as the Salad Bowl of the World due to the fact that the city grows more produce than any other county in the U.S., Salinas has a long and storied history that can be traced back to its existence as a part of Mexico.

Named after the Spanish term for salt marsh, as a large slough ran through the area at the time, Salinas city was born after the area had seceded to the United States.

Responsible for the production of 80% of the country's lettuce, 50% of its cauliflower and mushrooms, 25% of its celery, and 90% of its artichokes, Salinas sits on some of the most fertile farmland in the country. This legacy as an agricultural haven of America undoubtedly influenced its most recognizable citizen, the author, John Steinbeck whose book The Grapes of Wrath is easily one of the greatest novels produced in America.

With a total population that was recorded as 151,060 in the 2000 census, Salinas is one of California's fastest growing cities. With increasing infrastructure being developed to diversify its economy, Salinas is one of America's fastest growing cities. With great neighbourhoods located in this city, there are many great housing opportunities in Salinas.