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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30.1 Miles
63% 16 votes
Recreation Centers 171 W Edmundson Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
A 54,000 sq ft facility, Centennial Recreation Center has several features including a fitness center, gymnasium, group exercise studio and indoor pool. They also have specialized rooms for seniors, teens and small kids.
30.2 Miles
90% 120 votes
Botanical Gardens 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 MoreLess Info
Located inside the UCSC campus, the Arboretum is a great place to explore a variety of plants and trees of many different countries. Bird watching is a popular activity here with a good population of hummingbirds and other resident and visiting species.
30.2 Miles
93% 361 votes
Colleges & Universities 1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064 MoreLess Info
The University of California at Santa Cruz is a major research institution with ten component colleges. It is most respected for its programs in medicine, biology, biological engineering and chemistry.
30.3 Miles
77% 53 votes
Hot Springs & Geysers Big Sur Station, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Sykes Hot Springs is a camping and hiking area that offers scenic and challenging hikes along a network of trails. The trails offer wilderness and ocean views, and hikers can camp at various points along them.
30.5 Miles
88% 694 votes
National & State Parks 47225 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
With 3 mile-long trails and elevation of 200 feet, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a heavily wooded area and also rich in wildlife. Along the river there are campsites and lodgings.
30.5 Miles
76% 79 votes
Golf 18 Clubhouse Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Designed by the famous golf architect, Alister MacKenzie, Pasatiempo Golf Club is a popular golf club with a very entertaining and equally challenging course. They also have a bar called Hollins House which offers some stunning views of the Monterey Bay.
30.6 Miles
83% 66 votes
National & State Parks Big Sur Station, Ste 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Located on nearly 4,800 acres, Andrew Molera State Park can be used for hiking, fishing, swimming, camping, boating and horseback riding. The park provides picnic areas, beach access, camping sites, restrooms and wildlife viewing opportunities.
30.8 Miles
61% 36 votes
Water Parks 16200 Condit Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
The Morgan Hill Aquatics Center is a family fun center that features two large water slides, a competition sized swimming pool, a smaller instructional pool, and a splash pad. The facility offers swimming lessons, as well.
30.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Specialty Museums 600 W Main Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Housed inside a beautiful 1911 Craftsman style once belonging to famed organist John Acton, the Morgan Hill Museum is now a popular attraction for visitors to the Morgan Hill area. The museum holds archives, artifacts, maps and clippings from the towns past.
31.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Theaters 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
The Morgan Hill Community Playhouse is a children’s birthday party facility that features a playground with a slide and climbing obstacles. The playhouse has a capacity of 30 people at a time.
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