- 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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Hikers love the Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail. This mild-to-moderate trail offers splended views of the Pacific Ocean the coastline. Hikers should wear tough boots with excellent traction. The Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail also welcomes cyclists.
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A part of Pebble Beach Resorts, historic Del Monte Golf Course offers 18 holes of play. Picturesque with challenging holes such as a very long par-5, this course will test even the most experienced golfer.
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Accista Spa is part of the Hyatt hotel in Monterey. Keep in mind a required gratuity added to the quoted prices.
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Oenophiles must not miss a chance to visit Chateau Julien, a large winery in Carmel, California. Tourists enjoy tastings featuring all wines currently available for purchase. The stunning grounds and majestic main building are also available for social event rentals.
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The Carmel Valley Ranch Resort is a 500-acre resort that has a golf course, a spa, a social lounge, a nine-court tennis complex, and two saltwater swimming pools. The resort can be used for hiking, equestrian activities, and mountain biking.
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Chateau Julien Wine Estate is a craft winery that sits on 16 acres of land in the Carmel Valley. The winery offers scenic views and an array of red and white wines, and welcomes tourists.
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Enjoy a relaxing drive along picturesque 17-Mile Drive. A popular route along the Pacific Coastline, it passes many tourist destinations including Lone Cypress and Spanish Bay. On 17-Mile Drive there are also a number of restaurants, beaches and other scenic points where one can stop and take in the view.
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Serving the Monterey and Elkhorn Slough for over 20 years, Monterey Bay Kayaks offers rentals, classes, tours, and even fishing excursions for kayak lovers. There are even kid-friendly activities and the opportunity to learn how to standup paddleboard.
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Coast Guard Pier offers some stunning views of the ocean and a close glimpse of marine life such as sea lions, gulls and otters. It has a beautiful sandy beach with picnic tables and a small restaurant. On weekends, one can also watch scuba divers performing their drills.
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Blue and Killer Whales inhabit Monterey Bay and can frequently be seen in the area. Monterey Bay Whale Watch takes its guests out on boats to the hot spots for whale watching.