- The list below includes 173 free or cheap things to do in or near Salinas, California, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
- From Toro Park to Fort Ord Public Lands, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Salinas and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Hollister.
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Personal artifacts, exhibits, and programs honor the legacy of the author of “East of Eden,” “The Grapes of Wrath,” and “Of Mice and Men”
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Monterey Bay's Cannery Row is a trendy region full of elegant inns, wine bars, clothing stores, bookshops, artisanal bakeries and other attractions. It is popular with residents and is also a major tourist destination in the Bay area.
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Adventures by the Sea is a family owned and operated rental business delivering bicycles. It is conveniently located throughout the Monterey peninsula.
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660 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
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In the Ghiradelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop you can peruse and buy various sweet treats, sit out on their patio which overlooks the sea and enjoy a sundae or treat yourself to both.
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The Museum Of Monterey houses a collection of artefacts which depict the maritime history of Monterey. With a reasonable entry fee and a friendly staff, this museum is a good place to learn some interesting facts about local history.
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Pacific House Museum is a great place to learn about local history. They have organized a timeline which connects the local historical events to those which occurred in the whole country. They also have a collection of Native American artifacts.
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Presidio Museum in Monterey, California is a small military museum that displays military uniforms from California's early history up to nowadays. Visiting the museum is free of charge. They are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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Sculptures by the Sea is a unique open art gallery specializing in porcelain and bronze sculptures by artists such as Mark Hopkins, Llardo, Giuseppe Armani and more. All the artworks are for sale and can be ordered online.
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299 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940
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The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary contains 276 miles of shoreline along with 4,601 nautical square miles of ocean, including some of the largest kelp forest in the world. Visitors can watch whales, canoe, fish, explore, and dive.
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715 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
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As people enter the Monterey Mirror Maze they are told a story about a bank robbery and much make their way through the maze to solve the robbery. At the lazer challenge within Monterey Mirror Maze & Lazer Challenge, visitors must jump over or climb under lazer points of light.