Things to Do in Seaside, CA

  • 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
  • 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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26.5 Miles
96% 1836 votes
Walking Trails Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
Located in Santa Cruz, California, West Cliff Drive is a popular hiking spot that offers beautiful views of the rocky beach and pounding surf below. Walking, biking and in-line skating are all permitted on West Cliff Drive.
26.5 Miles
94% 71 votes
Winery/Vineyard 328 A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Featuring handcrafted wines from Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and other California vineyards, MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room provides a palate-pleasing experience for its guests. Patrons can also join the wine clubs and enjoy other special MJA events.
26.6 Miles
92% 484 votes
Aquariums 100 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Adults and children with an interest in marine ecosystems must not miss the opportunity to visit the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. It is an active research institution and a public outreach facility dedicated to helping the community understand the importance of preserving marine environments.
26.6 Miles
100% 36 votes
Other Services 127 Mason St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Naturalist-led field trips and adventures are offered by Blue Water Ventures for a variety of guests. The company specializes in sea kayaking field trips for schools and adventures for women throughout the San Francisco Bay area though.
26.9 Miles
95% 158 votes
Movie Theaters 210 Lincoln Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Nickelodeon Theatre shows a wide variety of independent and foreign films and some big-budget Hollywood movies, and they also run midnight showings of classics. Their concessions include organic and GMO-free popcorn and many locally crafted desserts.
26.9 Miles
97% 121 votes
Movie Theaters 1124 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95067 MoreLess Info
The Del Mar Theatre is a movie theater that offers big-budget Hollywood movies as well as a variety of indie and foreign films. The cinema uses GMO-free popcorn and organic canola oil.
27.0 Miles
83% 65 votes
Art Museum 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
A wide range of pieces are contained in the collections of the Museum of Art & History. Native American pottery and even modern beach photographs are on exhibit at the site which frequently holds educational events.
27.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Musicians/DJs 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Santa Cruz County Symphony hosts some of the finest musicians in California. Tickets to their concerts can be purchased individually or as season passes.
27.1 Miles
97% 61 votes
Surfing Lessons Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
There is no better way to learn about mastering the waves than taking lessons with Club Ed Santa Cruz Surf School. Their experienced trainers will have you up on the board in no time through a variety of lesson plans or surf camps.
27.1 Miles
100% 11 votes
Winery/Vineyard 10034 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95024 MoreLess Info
The Pietra Santa Winery is not only known for its delicious wines, it's also known for its incredible setting in a historical estate founded in the 1850s. Guests can take a tour of the winery and enjoy a relaxing tasting.
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