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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35.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Winery/Vineyard 23076 Summit Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033 MoreLess Info
The Villa del Monte Winery is a family-owned winery specializing in using locally sourced grapes to produce their wines. Wine tasting is offered one weekend per month and offers different wine options, such as Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Malbec, among others.
35.8 Miles
81% 117 votes
National & State Parks E. Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Hiking, backpacking and mountain biking are popular recreational activities at Henry W. Coe State Park. Furthermore, the area is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including the elusive Mountain Lion.
35.9 Miles
89% 55 votes
Camping Site 63025 Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Situated on the Big Sur coast, Limekiln Beach State Park has plenty of waterfalls, beaches, creeks, and rusted lime kilns to explore. Hikers often run into banana slugs near the trail.
36.1 Miles
89% 70 votes
Visitor Centers Big Sur Station #1, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Big Sur Station is an information center which provides helpful tips to the visitors. The rangers are experienced, well-informed and friendly. They take your preferences into account when providing suggestions which are useful when exploring the scenic beauty of Big Sur.
37.0 Miles
90% 244 votes
Parks At the corner of McAbee Road and Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120 MoreLess Info
Almaden Quicksilver Country Park is a great place for a day out with family and friends. Admission is free with multiple entrances. There are many hiking trails, well-maintained picnic grounds and some old mines and mining equipment to explore. Pets are allowed inside.
38.6 Miles
100% 27 votes
Beaches Hwy. 1, six miles north of Davenport, Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
Renowned as a mecca for windsurfing and kiteboarding, Waddell State Beach, is located across from the entrance to Redwood State Park. Pristine sands are surrounded by lushly covered mountains, bring your family and spend a day in the sun.
39.6 Miles
84% 38 votes
Parks 17770 Alma Bridge Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033 MoreLess Info
Built around the man-made lake of Lexington Reservoir, Lexington Reservoir County Park offers a variety of amenities. It has a boat launch, an extensive network of trails, picnic areas with barbecue grills, and playground areas.
39.7 Miles
72% 133 votes
Libraries Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Besides exhibiting memorabilia about the famous writer, Henry Miller Memorial Library offers its visitors a complete collection of local writers' work. Film festivals are also held in here.
39.7 Miles
94% 171 votes
National & State Parks Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Divided in 2, a beach side and a mountainous side, Limekiln State in Big Sur, California is a camping and hiking area. Either you decide to book a campsite by the beach or on the mountain side, all of the 29 sites have fire rings and camping tables.
39.7 Miles
93% 900 votes
Beaches Sycamore Canyon Road, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
While it is hard to find, Pfeiffer Big State Beach offers a picturesque view of sand dunes and rocky shores. Dolphins, sea lions and whales can be spotted from here.
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