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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46.9 Miles
82% 1619 votes
Zoos 1300 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112 MoreLess Info
Children love coming to the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose, California. It is an entire zoo geared for children. Visitors interact with dozens of animals and enjoy presentations by zoo staff and costume characters.
46.9 Miles
68% 244 votes
Theaters 225 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
Enjoy a variety of live performances and entertainment at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Located in the downtown area, this theater hosts musical concerts, plays and ballet productions.
46.9 Miles
79% 34 votes
Theaters 145 West San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
Also known as the City National Civic Theater, the San Jose Civic Auditorium is a designated city landmark. It regularly hosts shows from Nederlander Concerts and other organizations within the venue that contains over 3,000 seats and features state-of-the-art HD video and sound systems.
47.0 Miles
67% 2149 votes
Science Museums 201 S. Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
San Jose, California is home to The Tech Museum of Innovation, a unique science museum that emphasizes engineering and mechanics. The museum offers many programs for children, but it not exclusively a children's museum. It is free and open to the public.
47.1 Miles
79% 441 votes
Movie Theaters 201 S 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113 MoreLess Info
The Camera 12 Cinema is a 12 theater movie multiplex that shows a combination of new Hollywood releases and classics, art house films, foreign films, and cult favorites. The theater offers a variety of promotions and special events.
47.2 Miles
63% 5283 votes
Historic Homes 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128 MoreLess Info
An architectural marvel, the Winchester Mystery House is located in San Jose, California. This palatial mansion has 160 rooms and is open for guided tours every day. It takes several hours to fully explore the property.
47.6 Miles
96% 987 votes
Gardens Naglee Avenue & Dana Ave, San Jose, CA 95216 MoreLess Info
The perfume of roses wafts out of San Jose's Municipal Rose Garden, located at the intersection of Naglee Avenue and Dana Avenue. This beautiful and fragrant garden contains thousands of individual rose plants and dozens of rose varieties.
47.6 Miles
89% 133 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 22898 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA MoreLess Info
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve is a 739 acre preserve that offers over 9 miles of scenic trails. Cyclists, hikers and equestrians enjoy the picturesque views, open meadows and oak covered ridges.
47.6 Miles
50% 6 votes
Recreation Centers 18000 Chelmsford Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Featuring a pool that combines a lap pool and recreational pool, Rancho Rinconada Rec Center hosts public swim sessions at its facility. The pool is heated and is lifeguard monitored.
47.7 Miles
85% 1443 votes
History Museums 1660 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95191 MoreLess Info
Located in San Jose, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum features huge collections of Egyptian art and artifacts. Its extensive holdings are larger than any other Egyptian collections west of the Mississippi River.
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