Things to Do with Kids in Salinas, CA

  • TripBuzz found 174 things to do with kids in or near Salinas, California, including 151 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monterey, Pacific Grove, Hollister and Seaside.
  • From Monterey Bay Equestrian Center to Somos Gallery, the Salinas area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Parks and Hiking Trails.
  • Located ten miles from California's Salinas River is the city of Salinas. The city is known for its rich agricultural community due to the coastal climate. Vineyards, orchards and farms thrive within the area, drawing tourists from surrounding counties to sample its wine and produce. Other points of interest include the cities emerging art scene, music venues and downtown eateries.
  • TripBuzz found 174 things to do with kids in or near Salinas, California, including 151 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monterey, Pacific Grove, Hollister and Seaside.
  • From Monterey Bay Equestrian Center to Somos Gallery, the Salinas area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Parks and Hiking Trails.
  • Located ten miles from California's Salinas River is the city of Salinas. The city is known for its rich agricultural community due to the coastal climate. Vineyards, orchards and farms thrive within the area, drawing tourists from surrounding counties to sample its wine and produce. Other points of interest include the cities emerging art scene, music venues and downtown eateries.
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24.7 Miles
100% 13 votes
Bike Tours Aptos, CA 95001 MoreLess Info
Santa Cruz Bike Tours offers guided cycling tours of the local area, including the coast, the redwood forests, and other scenic routes. It offers a wide variety of tours, some of which combine biking with sailing.
24.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Beaches Aptos, CA 95001 MoreLess Info
La Selva Beach is a community-managed beach area open to the public every day, weather and conditions permitting. The geographic location of the beach causes smaller waves making this lifeguard-staffed beach more popular with swimmers and sunbathers than surfers.
24.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 100 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Situated on 10.3 acres of land, Aptos Village Park is a site of family picnics, weddings, and weekend music festivals. The park features picnic tables, a gazebo, and a lawn area that is open to the public.
24.9 Miles
79% 14 votes
Movie Theaters 122 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Offering a variety of movies in a small, intimate setting, Aptos Cinemas features current popular movies as well as art house, foreign, and independent films. The theater sells some unusual concessions, as well, including cupcakes.
25.1 Miles
92% 95 votes
Scenic Drives Big Sur, CA MoreLess Info
The historic Old Coast Road begins in Monterey and officially ends in Morro Bay. It is a popular scenic driving route for those wanting to see the variations along the coast and has recently become an adventurous biking trail.
25.1 Miles
86% 7 votes
History Museums 7605-B Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
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.
25.1 Miles
86% 239 votes
Beaches State Park Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Seacliff State Beach is known for the being the resting place for the concrete skeleton of the Palo Alto, a ship built in 1917. Guests can visit the beach and fish off the pier.
25.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 7605 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Aptos Museum is a historical museum featuring a collection of local artifacts, photographs, and information. The museum offers guided tours, special events, and educational programs for students. The museum also maintains a gift shop.
25.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 2855 Day Road, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Maggi Stables is an 18 acre equestrian training facility surrounded by vineyards and meadows. The facility offers training lessons for those of all skill levels. The stables also offers a selection of horses for sale
25.9 Miles
78% 233 votes
Beaches 1500 Park Avenue, Capitola, CA MoreLess Info
Guests of the New Brighton State Beach will be able to go swimming, fishing, and picnicking. The location also features a camping area that is located on a bluff overlooking Monterey Bay.
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