Salida is a census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 12,560. Cultivation of almonds has historically been a significant activity in the vicinity, including a major Blue Diamond processing facility nearby; in fact, this plant is involved exclusively in processing whole brown almond kernels with a 'dry' process, involving no water, heat or chemicals. Salida is within the East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District, which comprises 984 square miles of land area, and attends to a variety of environmental conservation and best management agricultural practices. Salida apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Salida apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.