Food, service and ambience is excellent. Every year my friend and I celebrate our birthdays there…read more We often stay for a couple of hours sharing. The golf course is so lovely . I would recommend the golf course to anyone.

A well-kept course and good food to end a tournament. It seemed balanced as well with some wide…read morefairways if you have a fade or draw and plenty of hills. I would recommend. Their friendly cat was also a nice surprise.

Everyone was very friendly and upon arriving, they mentioned all the music at each dance floor. The…read moredrinks were delish and the temperature inside was perfect!

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Oh yea we will be back, we had a wonderful stay at Salinas elks great people and a wonderful place…read moreto stay overlooking the golf course the lodge is super clean and they have great food too ,,and they offer free laundry and free ice

Stopped in for some lunch. I got the club sandwich and wife got grilled cheese. Both were great…read more Service was really good and very fast. The bad reviews are from people who don't read. The pool tables are for members only and definitely not for children. Great food and great service.

Oscar and team were impeccable! They executed my vision for a "Under the Tuscan Sun" themed 40th…read morebirthday dinner flawlessly. Absolutely everything I could have imagined and much more. They literally turned my backyard into a picturesque Italian Villa. No detail was missed, and every step of the planning process, from vision boards, budgets, rental selections and personal touches were methodical and just a breeze. Oscar was very receptive to every idea, tentative, responsive and extremely professional. We loved him so much, he's literally like family now (on speed dial) and ready to plan our next event in October; our first baby shower! Thank you Oscar for your personable touch and exquisite demeanor.

Oscar is a raising superstar, saying anything less would be an understatement. Oscar and his team…read moreexecuted the wedding of our dreams. When I got proposed I knew I just had to have him. I probably told him that a million times, "it's either OscarbyOscar or no one". He is that good !!!! All I had to do was give him my theme "Twilight" and not only did he deliver, but everything was impeccable !! The decor was breathtaking, phenomenal, something straight from a movie. Every single detail was perfect, it was timeless. If I can say one thing about him would be OUTSTANDING. He is a delightful person to work with incredible talent. A persons wedding is something that will be treasured and remembered for years to come, and having Oscar and his team create and deliver that for a couple is the ultimate gift. Investing in Oscar is the best thing any couple can do, he seriously outdid my expectations. There are a million and one wedding coordinators/event designers out there, but no one will give you that comfort and ease like OscarbyOscar. Oscar, we love you forever. Our hearts are filled with such amazing memories and we owe all of that to you. Love, Genesis and Adrian Silva

We had such a lovely time at the Steinbeck House Mother's Day Tea. The service was exceptional, and…read moreknowing that the staff are all volunteers made the experience even more special. Everyone was so warm, attentive, and welcoming. The food and tea were absolutely excellent -- beautifully prepared and delicious. And of course, the house itself is charming, with gorgeous table settings that made the afternoon feel elegant and memorable. Everything was done with such care and attention to detail. A wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day!

My wife and I had an amazing lunch on Thursday for our anniversary. The food is always terrific and…read morechanges monthly. Our server told us about the free monthly tours which included all three floors of the house and one was this Saturday, today. The tour was great and there was so much information on John Steinbeck and the history of the Salinas area. Our tour guide was John and he did a terrific job and had so many personal stories that he added into the conversation. Probably from over 12 years experience and knowledge of Steinbeck. Highly recommend and chicken mushroom crepe is hard to beat. Thank you and we can't wait to be back!

Odonata is already my favorite wine tasting place in River Rd, very friendly and welcoming must try…read moretheir brut, you can come here and sit and apréciate the beautiful outdoor view ambience is so enjoyable and relaxing. They have variety of wines to choose it won't disappoint you.

Pulled into Odonata Winery in Salinas twenty minutes before closing. Normally, that's the hour when…read moretasting rooms tighten up and smiles fade. Not here. Julia greeted us like it was opening time -- calm, unhurried, fully present. The wines hit different. The sparkling had backbone, the reds carried weight without shouting, and the brandy--smooth but with a quiet burn that reminds you where you are. It's the kind of lineup that could sit comfortably on a Napa shelf, just without the attitude or the markup. There's an honesty to this place. You taste it in the glass and feel it in how they treat you. We left with bottles, a membership, and a few photos Julia snapped -- not posed, just moments. Odonata doesn't perform hospitality. It lives it.

This venue is incredibly magical. We had our wedding celebration at De Tierra Vineyards and it was…read moreperfect. The owner Anna is incredibly kind, accommodating, and lightning fast to respond. The house is gorgeous and it was such a treat to stay among the vineyards. Our guests were in awe of the property, every corner reveals something new. Highly recommend this space to anyone looking to host a special event or getaway.

We used De Tierra Events for our wedding in Sept 2018. The space was amazing, the estate is…read moreabsolutely beautiful. The olive trees and vineyard vines created a gorgeous setting for the wedding. We used the main house courtyard and front lawn for our 210 person wedding. We highly recommend renting the house for the whole weekend. We used it for our wedding party to stay, rehearsal dinner, staging for many prep items, and hair and makeup. The convenience of having the ceremony and reception next to each other was perfect and worked very well for our guests. We had our dance floor outside and rented string lights set up in an umbrella fashion to give the effect of a tent. Overall, we are very pleased with how everything turned out. I need to write a separate paragraph for Anna Russell and her team. Anna was extremely flexible and helpful throughout the whole process. She had good suggestions and helped us figure out issues as they arose. She was very responsive via email and super helpful the week of the wedding coordinating with our vendors. She was organized and kept all the pieces moving smoothly. We would highly recommend her, her team, and her venue to anyone.

We came back again! This is our favorite place for Laguna Seca races: 8 minutes away from the race…read moretrack entrance, very quiet (!) and remote, nestled into green park surroundings of a private gated community, but only 5-8 minute drive to downtown Salinas. We stayed two nights (FRI to SUN). The rooms are gorgeous and we always love the lush surroundings and serene vibe. The inn keepers are there to help, and after all the race noise and engine sounds it was fantastic to snuggle into bed at night with (free) popcorn and watch a movie after relaxing in the bubble bath. We will be back, for sure.

We stayed here for the SLH Sun Wind & Wine festival at Mer Soleil Vineyards and it was a good and…read moreconvenient choice. We were pleased with our 2nd floor room. It was spacious and comfortable. As others have noted, the stairs are a bit steep but we had no issues with it. The downside of the property is that it feels quite impersonal. You check in like you would at an AirBnB rental. There is ostensibly an innkeeper on site but we never met (nor needed) them. There were also some difficulties getting our reservation payment process finalized. Even though we reserved via Booking.com, the property uses their own system and the information did not coordinate well. It took multiple messages back and forth with a remote service center before things got squared away. Knowing what i know now, I would just book direct if the rates aligned. BOTTOM LINE: A nice choice at a memorable but slightly quirky property. We would stay here again.

The singer there was great. Food was wonderful. Met a few new people while sitting on comfortable…read morepatio furniture. Would definitely go again.

I'm obsessed with this place. Had to join their wine club after experiencing the winery and the…read moregood vibes all around. The staff was so cool and the events we've attended there are classy as hell. The wine is the best part. This is the areas best kept secret so tell people at your own risk!!

This review is based on a private event. The historical building is stunning with some parts…read morerenovated. We talked to some staff who gave us a brief background about the building and they were kind enough to give us a tiny tour into areas that were off-limits to the general public.

Best venue for entertainment in Salinas…read more Was completely remodeled for music and catered events