Things to Do in Salinas, CA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Salinas, California, features the top 248 nearby activities — including 112 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Salinas, 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 25 things to do within the city of Salinas, CA , followed by 223 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monterey, Carmel, Hollister, Pacific Grove, Gilroy, Watsonville, Seaside, Aptos, Marina, Big Sur and Marina del Rey
  • Our list of the best things to do in Salinas, California, features the top 248 nearby activities — including 112 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Salinas, 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 25 things to do within the city of Salinas, CA , followed by 223 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monterey, Carmel, Hollister, Pacific Grove, Gilroy, Watsonville, Seaside, Aptos, Marina, Big Sur and Marina del Rey
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14.3 Miles
95% 1635 votes
Bay Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Monterey Bay is a great place to feel close to nature. Its beautiful sandy beaches, clean waters and regular sightings of marine life in their natural habitat, make the Bay a popular tourist attraction. There are also many seafood restaurants and local shops nearby.
14.3 Miles
99% 124 votes
Other Tours 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
For movie buffs, the Monterey Movie Tour takes you to the locations where famous movies were filmed. A cool feature is their screen that shows clips of the film so that you can compare the locations to the places in the tour.
14.3 Miles
90% 52 votes
Farmers Markets Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
The Old Monterey Farmers Market comprises of 3 ½ city blocks and runs year-round. It features clothing, furniture, inernational food, flowers, organic produce and pastries
14.3 Miles
91% 20910 votes
Aquariums 886 Cannery Row at David Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
Monterey Bay, California is home to one of the largest and most prestigious aquariums in the United States. It is especially famous for its extensive sea otter exhibits and conservation programs. .
14.3 Miles
96% 925 votes
Other Tours P.O. Box 1201, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
Indulge in a battery of wine tastings courtesy of Wine Trolley Tours, your designated driver and guide to the best wineries in Monterey. All tour guides have a thorough understanding of wine and winemaking.
14.3 Miles
27% 41 votes
Outlet Stores 125 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA 93950 MoreLess Info
The American Tin Cannery Factory Outlets features a unique variety of outlet and specialty shops as well as an assortment of restaurants. In addition, there are several entertainment options, including black light miniature golf.
14.4 Miles
86% 22 votes
Historic Sites 525 Polk Street, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
Part of a collection of historic buildings, the Cooper-Molera Adobe offers you the opportunity to explore and learn about the Cooper family who lived there. The museum store also sells replicas of old-fashioned items.
14.4 Miles
56% 9 votes
Spas 700 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
Sano Spa offers a wide selection of massage and spa therapies. A nice place to unwind and do some self-care.
14.4 Miles
100% 12 votes
Historic Homes Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Part of a collection of historic buildings, Stevenson House is where Robert Louis Stevenson penned some of his most famous works. Here you can view a collection of memorabilia dedicated to his life.
14.4 Miles
85% 13 votes
Theaters 320 Hoffman Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
The only independent theater company in Monterey, Paper Wing Theater Company is a popular local theater offering a variety of live performances ranging from Shakespeare's classics to the witty humor of 'Nine-to-Five' and much more.
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