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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26.0 Miles
91% 11 votes
Boat Rentals 1400 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
A boating and fishing outfitter, Capitola Boat & Bait offers boat rentals, kayak rentals, and paddle board rentals. The shop also sells an array of fishing equipment, apparel, and paraphernalia.
26.1 Miles
84% 338 votes
Beaches Capitola, CA MoreLess Info
At the Capitola City Beach, guests will have the opportunity to go swimming, surfing, and kite flying. Guests who are interested in playing volleyball or going shopping may also enjoy what this site has to offer.
26.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Food Tours 207 Esplinade, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
A walking tour, Capitola Food Tour covers an array of interesting sites and eateries. This includes historical landmarks along with stops at a sushi restaurant, tea room and seaside grille.
26.1 Miles
87% 15 votes
Surf Shop 131 Monterey Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Providing paddleboard and wet suit rentals, Capitola Beach Company has guided lessons that takes visitors out to sea by paddleboard. The company has a store that sells beach gifts and surf accessories.
26.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Paddleboarding 1500 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Hosted at Capitola beach, Stand Up Paddle Capitola provides group and private lessons for stand up paddleboard activities. It also offers group tours of the surrounding Santa Cruz cove and Monterey Bay region.
26.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Winery/Vineyard 110 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
From premium grapes grown in the Livermore Valley, White Crane Winery produces limited runs of select wines. Visitors can sample wines, attend programmed events or reserve the grounds for parties, weddings and other private gatherings.
26.1 Miles
- 0 votes
National & State Parks 1500 Park Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Friends of Santa Cruz State Park is a non-profit organization that funds interpretive programs for schools groups, native plant restorations, and community education events. The organization focuses on Sunset State Beach and Manresa State Beach.
26.1 Miles
100% 6 votes
Theaters 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Located on the Cabrillo campus, Cabrillo Stage has been performing Broadway caliber musical productions for over thirty years. From Disney to pop culture musicals, each season provides enjoyable dynamic performances. After performance discussions and seasonal subscriptions are available.
26.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Other Shopping 914 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 MoreLess Info
With its impressive collection and customer service, Family Cycling Center is the place for all your biking needs. They also offer bikes on rent and on the spot customization. The staff is very friendly and well-informed.
26.2 Miles
94% 16 votes
Winery/Vineyard 3200 Dryden Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
The Thomas Kruse Winery features handcrafted wines by the bottle or case in a wide array of varieties. They welcome picnickers on their rural and picturesque grounds, and host free tastings.
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