- 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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The California Rodeo Salinas is one of the top 20 professional rodeos in the United States and the largest in California
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Built in the 1920s, Fox California Theatre offers visitors a variety of touring performing acts, from stand up comedy to musicals. The theater has a balcony seating area, as well as a dance floor below the stage.
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350 Northrdge Shppng Ctr, Salinas, CA 93906
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Offering first-run feature films, Century 14 Northridge Mall Cinemas utilizes digital projection, high frame rate video and RealD 3D. The theater provides a snack bar with food and drinks, arcade game machines and all stadium seating.
1.1 Miles
Featuring a stadium that can accommodate up to 17000 guests, the Salinas Sports Complex hosts a wide variety of events, including rodeos, soccer games, rugby matches, and an array of concerts.
13.1 Miles
Spare Time Bowling is a bowling alley offering daily standard bowling as well as Galactic Bowling on Friday and Saturday nights. Attractions include bowling, arcade games, bowling leagues, and an in-house restaurant.
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An entertainment center, Chuck E. Cheese's features arcade and skill games, a toddler area and children's rides. The center also provides a venue for private events and parties, a live stage show and a concession area with food and drinks.
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The Marina State Beach is located within the Marina Dunes Natural Preserves and is home to steady winds. The consistent winds make it popular for radio-controlled gliders, hang-gliding, and kites.
6.0 Miles
Marina Dog Park is also called the Schoonover Dog Park. The fenced-in park allows dogs to freely run off their leashes, and there are two designated sections with one for small dogs and one open to dogs of any size.
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Point Montera has some beautiful views of the ocean, and a nice lighthouse. A good place for a picnic or an afternoon walk.
6.6 Miles
The city owned and operated Preston Park features a large soccer/football field, children's playground area, a baseball diamond, and basketball courts. Multiple city-funded sporting events are also held within the park during the year.
7.4 Miles
Windy Hill Park is a family-friendly local neighborhood park with several outdoor recreational options. The site features a children's playground, walking paths, open play spaces, and benches, and dogs are allowed at the park as long as they are on leashes.