In-N-Out Burger Salinas
Complete guide to In-N-Out Burger Salinas Store #99 at 151 Kern St, CA 93905. Drive-thru & dine-in hours, full menu with prices, secret menu
In-N-Out Burger – Salinas, CA
About This Location
In-N-Out Burger Salinas (Store #99) is located at 151 Kern St., Salinas, CA 93905, on Kern north of Market Street and east of Highway 101 — making it the only In-N-Out for miles between Atascadero and Seaside. This location offers both drive-thru and dine-in seating, plus outdoor seating, air conditioning, restrooms, highchairs, and wheelchair accessibility. It’s conveniently accessible from Highway 101 via the Market Street exit, just minutes from Northridge Mall, Salinas Valley Health Medical Center, and Hartnell College.
Opened on September 21, 1994, this Salinas store was the 99th In-N-Out location ever built. Founded on October 22, 1948, by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, In-N-Out Burger was the state’s first drive-thru hamburger stand. The company has since grown into one of America’s most beloved fast-food chains with over 432 locations across 10 states — all while remaining privately owned. Now led by Lynsi Snyder, the founders’ granddaughter, In-N-Out is renowned for using only the freshest ingredients: never-frozen beef, hand-leafed lettuce, tomatoes sliced fresh daily, and shakes made with real ice cream.
The Salinas location is rated #1 of 10 Quick Bites in Salinas and #5 of 198 restaurants on TripAdvisor with a 4.3-star rating across 299 reviews and a Travelers’ Choice Award. On Birdeye, the store has earned a perfect 5.0-star rating with 36 reviews. On Yelp, it has amassed 345+ reviews with hundreds of photos. Whether you’re a literary pilgrim visiting Steinbeck Country, a farmworker grabbing lunch, or a road-tripper on the 101, this location delivers quality fast food the old-fashioned way.
| Store Name | In-N-Out Burger – Salinas |
|---|---|
| Store Number | #99 |
| Address | 151 Kern St., Salinas, CA 93905 |
| Landmark | On Kern N of Market; E of Hwy 101 |
| Phone | 1-800-786-1000 (Toll-Free) |
| Services | Drive-Thru · Dine-In Seating · Outdoor Seating · Takeout |
| Cuisine | American · Fast Food · Burgers · Fries · Shakes |
| Price Range | $ (Budget-Friendly) |
| Payment | Visa · Mastercard · Amex · Discover · Cash |
| Parking | Free Parking Available |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair Accessible · Air Conditioning · Restrooms · Highchairs · Outdoor Seating |
| Website | locations.in-n-out.com/99 |
Hours of Operation
Both the dining room and drive-thru share identical hours. Extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays.
Dining Room Hours
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Thursday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Friday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 a.m. |
| Saturday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 a.m. |
| Sunday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
Drive-Thru Hours
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Thursday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Friday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 a.m. |
| Saturday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 a.m. |
| Sunday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
Nearby In-N-Out Locations
Other In-N-Out Burger restaurants near Salinas. This is the only In-N-Out in the Salinas/Monterey area — the next closest locations are in Seaside and Gilroy.
In-N-Out – Seaside
In-N-Out – Gilroy
In-N-Out – Morgan Hill
In-N-Out – San Jose (Cottle)
Directions & Getting There
Located on Kern Street north of Market, easily accessible from Highway 101 via the Market Street exit. The only In-N-Out in the Salinas/Monterey area.
| Address | 151 Kern St., Salinas, CA 93905 |
|---|---|
| Hint | On Kern N of Market; E of Hwy 101 |
| From Hwy 101 North | Exit at Market St., head east on Market, turn left (north) onto Kern St. — restaurant is on the right |
| From Hwy 101 South | Exit at Market St., head east on Market, turn left (north) onto Kern St. — restaurant is on the right |
| From Monterey | Take Hwy 68 East to Hwy 101 North, exit at Market St. — approximately 17 miles, 25 minutes |
| Nearby | Northridge Mall (0.5 mi) · Salinas Valley Health Medical Center (0.3 mi) · National Steinbeck Center (1.2 mi) · Hartnell College (0.8 mi) · Target (adjacent) |
| Parking | Free parking lot available |
| GPS | 36.6694° N, 121.6419° W |
About Salinas, California
The “Salad Bowl of the World” and birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck — where agriculture meets literary legend in Monterey County.
Salinas is the county seat of Monterey County and the 35th most populated city in California, located roughly 100 miles south of San Francisco along Highway 101. Known worldwide as the “Salad Bowl of the World” for its enormous agricultural output, the Salinas Valley produces the vast majority of the nation’s lettuce, broccoli, and strawberries. The city is equally celebrated as Steinbeck Country — birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck, whose novels East of Eden, Of Mice and Men, and The Grapes of Wrath were inspired by the valley and its people.
Must-visit attractions include the National Steinbeck Center (interactive museum with Steinbeck artifacts and the original “Travels with Charley” camper truck), The Steinbeck House (the author’s birthplace, now a restaurant), Toro County Park (hiking and picnicking with panoramic views), The Farm (hands-on agriculture tours), and Tatum’s Garden (all-inclusive playground). The California Rodeo Salinas, held every July, is one of the largest rodeos in the world. Nearby, Pinnacles National Park offers stunning rock formations and California condor sightings, while Monterey Bay is just 17 miles west with world-famous whale watching, Cannery Row, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
In-N-Out Burger History
From a 100-square-foot drive-thru stand to a 432-location empire — all while staying family-owned.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1948 | Harry & Esther Snyder open the first In-N-Out in Baldwin Park, CA — California’s first drive-thru hamburger stand. Burgers sold for 25 cents. |
| 1961 | The first Animal Style burger is created in response to customer requests. |
| 1963 | The legendary Double-Double is added to the menu. |
| 1979 | First restaurant with dine-in seating opens in Ontario, CA. |
| 1992 | In-N-Out expands outside California — first Nevada location in Las Vegas. |
| 1994 | Store #99 opens in Salinas on September 21, bringing In-N-Out to Steinbeck Country and the Central Coast. |
| 2018 | Celebrates 70th anniversary with 334 locations in 6 states. |
| 2026 | Now 432+ locations across 10 states. Newest: Franklin, TN (opened Feb 25, 2026). |
