My first time there a little out of the way Great selection…read morefair prices Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable Charlie

to be quite honest the blonde tall lady is extremely rude. I was asking her to look for something…read morefor me and she told me " speak up what are you looking for." It's a hit or miss with her constantly, the other guy is extremely nice. If you're looking for a record store in monterey it's probably the best for a selection of newer artists and old record store day releases.

If your looking for Vinyl in Salinas then this is the place to go. Small spot with not too many LPs…read morebut a lot of quality funk , disco , classic rock and a bit of reggae and hip hop. Angel was very helpful and said if there's any LP I'm looking for he can most likely get it or may have it in the warehouse.

Super cool and helpful guy working the place. Has both a popular and obscure collection of musicread more

The technicians at guitar 123 are amazing and super helpful! Went in with my first electric guitar…read morebecause of a broken string and never changed a string on my guitar before and they helped with no hesitation! Super nice and knowledgeable about what they do. And they did it super quickly too! Definitely check them out if you need a repair or to check out their awesome instruments!

got new guitar, bridge doctor, strings and awesome service! 100% recommended for all musician needsread more

This occurred on January 25, 2026 at around 3 pm…read more It genuinely saddens me to say this--and I've never done this before--but today I had to walk out of a bookstore after what I witnessed. I want to be clear that this is not about the entire staff. There is usually an older gentleman who works there who is consistently kind, welcoming, and genuinely respectful. This experience, however, was about one employee an older white woman. T fact that a space claiming to be anti-racist would allow this kind of behavior at all.For a store that loudly claims to stand for community uplift and justice, you should truly practice what you preach. While I was there, there was a conversation happening on the couches. We didnt care that we werent greeted that it until a different demographic walked in a bit after us. One of thise store staff (older white woman) attended to them right away and warmly engaged with those customers ( a white man and his asain gf)--making conversation, laughing, even giving their dog a treat--yet completely ignored the brown people in the store. You can tell the guys were totally all for us versus that couple and we were not the only brown people in the store. She ignored. We decided to leave and even walked directly in front of her, clearly visible, hoping she would say something as simple as "hello" or "Are you finding everything okay?"--and she said nothing. No acknowledgment. No basic courtesy. What made it even more sad was overhearing conversations about European immigrants and their struggles, all while brown customers were being dismissed in real time. She kept talking to these super star customers about restaurants and casual topics, yet not even offering basic acknowledgment to brown customers. That's not accidental--that's bias and micro agression. I've given this store many chances, but that blatant prejudice was the final straw. Shame on her. All customer should be acknowledged the same. your space it is meant to be inclusionary, but you just make it seem exclusionary to those that do not look like you..

I love books so I obviously love bookstores…read more This is a nice sized bookstore with lots of books. I was confused about how the books were organized. It can be hard to find a book, but the owner will help you if you need it. Prices seem comparable to other used bookstores. I did not buy anything because I am on a no-buy but I would recommend stopping in here if you're a bookworm like me.

Havent shopped the new Marina location but I discovered them in Salinas while on jury duty and was…read moreimpressed. I started my massive KMFDM collection there (Godlike+UAIOE) before moving to SF then Portland (both HUGE goldmines for used vinyl+CDs), but MusicZone had some gems that I wasnt finding down in Monterey. Glad they moved closer to the Carmel/PacificGrave crowd necause Salinas is a bit far, although crrtainly worth the trip..

I have known the owner Robert 4 soo many years now.... I use to frequent this business every week…read morefor years back on Main Street in Salinas, when Efrén Sifuentes was there- good ol days! They always treated me well, and were fair. I use to trade in my music on cassette and CDs and 12" back in the day for stuff that I wanted or cash.... They have been around for years now. Glad they are still in business. ~ Craig

This bookstore has a HUGE collection of various authors and books alike. Went with a group who all…read morehad varying tastes & interests and we each purchased a couple of books. Not only do they have a large selection of books, the staff is very friendly and helpful, but the prices are incredible - best of all, the money earned goes towards a good cause. I will definitely be going back soon!

What a hidden gem this bookstore is! My kid needed a book for a report due next week and we are…read moreaway on vacation. I did a google search for bookstores and this one was the closest one to us. They have a great selection of classic and contemporary books at a steal price of $2-$3 based on the books we picked. I was so impressed that I got a gift certificate for a book lover in the Bay Area so he will go visit this place. I will be back!

Discomania is a great little one stop shop. For international money transfers. Paying bills…read morenational and international, check cashing, fax, copies, shipping to Mexico and South America. Bilingual cashiers and friendly staff. We no longer sell dvds, and movies.

The Steinbeck Museum was a wonderful literary stop in Salinas. We also visited the Steinbeck House…read moredown the street, which made the experience feel more complete. As a tribute to Steinbeck and his connection to the area, the museum was thoughtful, engaging, and well worth the visit. I especially enjoyed the quirky gift shop, always a bonus when a museum shop has personality. The drive into Salinas was also unexpectedly lovely, with so many fields and vegetables growing. It gave the whole visit a strong sense of place and helped connect the landscape to Steinbeck's writing. A great stop for literature lovers, history fans, or anyone looking for something meaningful to do in the area.

While I can't remember the last time that I've read a book by John Steinbeck, I thoroughly enjoyed…read morevisiting the National Steinbeck Center. Unfortunately, reading his books wasn't part of my high school English curriculum; however, my interest in his works was rekindled by visiting this amazing facility! I spent at least a couple hours meandering through the exhibit, beginning with a short film telling the story of his life. It was fascinating to learn how John Steinbeck was both shaped by his hometown, and how much influence he had on the literary landscape during his lifetime. There is so much to look at and discover here! If you're a book nerd, whether a Steinbeck fan or novice like me, check this place out. Ticket prices are reasonable, and they offer discount for locals, veterans, and youth, or if you become a member. I can't wait to visit his childhood home next!

I always come here for tickets to events. Concerts, Jaripeos, Bailes, etc. for the most part…read morethey're great. However there is one employee who always loves to jack up the price so beware. I don't know his name but a brief description of him slicked back oily hair, dark black thick mustache, a slender gentleman in his mid 30's. Don't say I didn't warn you. Anyway! this place is always packed with customers wanting to send money to Mexico or making payments on their phone bills; setting up new lines, purchasing new phones. In turn this sucks because all you want is a pair of tickets and have to wait forever to get them simply because it takes them forever to do these other things. I feel that they should have at least one employee working a register for only ticket and cd sales. I also come in to purchase cd's (Yes! I still buy cd's) they sound better than downloading them from i-tunes. Obviously the price is higher due to a download and an actual cd. Only problem I would say is the selection is very limited. I once came in to ask for a cd and they didn't have it in stock. Bummer! I know. But Mr. Oily Hair said not to worry that he would place in order on it and to check back soon and see if it came in. Well, let me tell you in never came in and eventually he forgot about me and said he never placed the order. In reality Exitos Latinos should be called Cellular something or Envie Dinero because it's what they do here. I can't comment on that as I never done this with them so I don't know but where I do go to send money to Mexico (Princesa Market) they sure as hell do not take 15-20 min to do it.