Things to Do in Salinas, CA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Salinas, California, features the top 248 nearby activities — including 112 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Salinas, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Salinas, CA , followed by 223 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monterey, Carmel, Hollister, Pacific Grove, Gilroy, Watsonville, Seaside, Aptos, Marina, Big Sur and Marina del Rey
  • Our list of the best things to do in Salinas, California, features the top 248 nearby activities — including 112 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Salinas, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Salinas, CA , followed by 223 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monterey, Carmel, Hollister, Pacific Grove, Gilroy, Watsonville, Seaside, Aptos, Marina, Big Sur and Marina del Rey
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18.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Winery/Vineyard Watsonville Winemakers Studio, 18 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
Located in Watsonville, in California's breathtaking Carmel Valley lies the charming Bunter Spring Winery. The winery offers a tasting room, sampling their many varietals, including their Syrah and Primitivo and Sauvignon Blanc.
19.0 Miles
88% 7536 votes
Scenic Drives Seventeen Mile Drive, Carmel, CA MoreLess Info
The Seventeen Mile Drive is a scenic auto route that passes through Pebble Beach. It affords views of the water and coastline so breathtaking that both tourists and locals make it a point to drive on it as often as possible.
19.1 Miles
95% 20 votes
Helicopter Tours 150 Aviation Way, Santa Cruz County Airport., Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
With tours between Big Sur and Santa Cruz, Specialized Helicopters located in Watsonville, California offers a variety of scenery, including a sky view of Monterey Bay, for any desired sky experience. A friendly staff ensures an easy and enjoyable one of a kind experience.
19.2 Miles
85% 27 votes
Skydiving 160 Aviation Way, Suite C, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
Skydive Surfcity – Santa Cruz in Watsonville, California provides a scenic experience from miles above. This family run operator flies skydivers above Monterey Bay with a jump zone overlooking the Pacific Ocean, for an experience unlike any other.
19.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Playgrounds Clearview Street & El Camino de Vida, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
A small, corner park, Clearview Park features grass fields suitable for open-field recreational activities and picnics. The park has playgrounds for both older and younger children, park benches, tables and shade trees.
19.4 Miles
100% 7 votes
Specialty Museums 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
The Agricultural History Project Center and Museum educates visitors on the agricultural history of Santa Cruz County. The center features a two story wood barn, a garden that grows fresh produce and a shed featuring historic gardening tools.
19.4 Miles
100% 24 votes
Landmarks 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA MoreLess Info
Dating back to 1885, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, California is home to a spectacle of family-friendly events. Visitors can enjoy the State Fair in September, as well as year round horse races and car shows.
19.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Race Tracks 2601 E Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
Car racing enthusiasts can enjoy dirt track competitions every weekend at Ocean Speedway. The facility also provides an array of concessions including sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken kabobs, beer and other beverages.
19.5 Miles
75% 84 votes
Winery/Vineyard 300 Maranatha Drive, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Located on 50 acres of private land, Leal Vineyards provides a number of amenities to its patrons in a scenic, natural environment. The vineyard is common for wedding events, wine tasting, and also contains a restaurant.
19.7 Miles
98% 13395 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Route 1, Carmel, CA 93923 MoreLess Info
One of California's most beautiful and pristine state parks, the Point Lobos State Reserve offers terrific hiking and camping opportunities. It is also popular with wildlife enthusiasts and nature photographers.
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