Salt is the common name for the substance sodium chloride (NaCI), which occurs in the form of transparent cubic crystals. Although salt is most familiar as a food supplement, less than 5% of the salt produced in the United States is used for that purpose.
Culture, Entertainment and Excitement in Santa Clara. Founded in 1777 as the site of one of California's world-famous Spanish Missions, Santa Clara, CA is now one of several hubs of business and commerce in Silicon Valley.
Within minutes of Santa Maria lie San Luis Obispo and the Five Cities Area. Consisting of Pismo Beach, Shell Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, and Oceano, the Five Cities area offers charming communities and wonderful climates all year. The summer is naturally air conditioned by ocean breezes and light fog.