Alisal, Salinas, California Explained

Alisal
Settlement Type:Neighborhood of Salinas
Pushpin Map:California
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in California
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:California
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Monterey County
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name3:Salinas
Coordinates:36.6792°N -121.6178°W
Elevation M:27
Elevation Ft:89

Alisal (; Spanish for "Sycamore grove"),[1] sometimes called East Salinas, is a neighborhood of Salinas in Monterey County, California. It is located east of downtown, at an elevation of 89 feet (27 m). The unincorporated community of Alisal was annexed to Salinas in 1963.[2] Alisal is home to Alisal High School.

The first post office at Alisal opened in 1866, closed in 1869, with service transferred to Gabilan. The East Salinas post office opened in 1940, was renamed Alisal in 1947, renamed back to East Salinas in 1949, and back to Alisal in 1950. Alisal's ZIP Code is 93905.

Notes and References

  1. Book: William Bright. Erwin Gustav Gudde. 1500 California place names: their origin and meaning. 20 January 2012. 30 November 1998. University of California Press. 978-0-520-21271-8. 13.
  2. News: Robledo. Roberto. Agents of change fan out in Alisal. 25 November 2014. The Salinas Californian. 12 June 2014 .