- Our list of the best things to do in Seaside, California, features the top 203 nearby activities — including 95 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Seaside, 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 18 things to do within the city of Seaside, CA , followed by 185 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monterey, Carmel, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Watsonville, Marina, Big Sur, Aptos and Marina del Rey
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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.
25.7 Miles
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Pfeiffer Beach
Sycamore Canyon Road, Right off Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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A popular day-use park in the Big Sur area is Pfeiffer Beach which has pockets of purple sand. Unique rock formations are situated in the water just off the beach, including a prominent arch.
25.7 Miles
Focused on preserving the history of the small area of Aptos and its surrounding hills and beaches is the Aptos History Museum. The museum features a curated collection of historical photographs, artifacts and documentation of the areas past.
25.7 Miles
An Aptos, California winery, the Pleasant Valley Vineyards are a short jaunt from Monterey Bay. Established in 1996, the facility features limited-release varietals, bottled on-site. Selections include Chardonnays, Merlots and Pinot Noirs.
25.7 Miles
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19 votes
121 San Jose Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
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Visitors can view paintings, sculptures and other artwork of famous artist Thomas Kinkade at the Thomas Kinkade Capitola Gallery. The Capitola gallery has been family owned and operated since 1980.
25.7 Miles
It's Wine Tyme is a wine bar offering a variety of wines and various snack items. The bar also hosts a regular open mic night with surprise guests every week.
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Situated in Sonoma, the Armida Winery handcrafts regional wines from top vineyards including their own seven-acre estate. Guests can take wine tasting tours, participate in winery events, and learn how to pair food with wine.
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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.
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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.