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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20.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Dog Park 757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
A dog park with a separate section for small dogs, Pinto Lake County Dog Park offers open spaces for dogs to play and socialize. It features 4-foot fences, benches for owners, water fountains, and ample shade.
21.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Theaters 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Gavilan College Theatre is a 480-seat venue that features a range of productions. Performances include creations from various departments including the Theater Department, Music Department, Symphony, Summer Theatre Arts Repertory and community groups.
21.3 Miles
98% 42 votes
Hiking Trails Hwy 1, Carmel, CA 93923 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of 2,939-acres, Garrapata State Park provides a large variety of scenic natural views for visitors to take in. The picturesque trails, vegetation, and views of the Pacific Ocean are enjoyed by hikers, joggers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
21.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Paintball 1533 Shore Road, Hollister, CA 95023 MoreLess Info
Equipped with several courses for play, US Paintball Nation, Inc is a family owned and operated business. A full-service paintball park, the facility will arrange for parties, group or family gatherings.
22.2 Miles
74% 35 votes
Parks 7050 Miller Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Situated on 51 acres of parkland, Christmas Hill Park offers trails for hiking, open grass areas and children's playgrounds. The park can also be used for playing baseball and horseshoes and has areas for picnics with barbecue grills.
22.4 Miles
62% 574 votes
Shopping Districts Route 1, Carmel, CA MoreLess Info
Carmel, California is home to The Barnyard, an outdoor shopping complex full of unique boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. It also contains The Barnyard Gardens, which cover roughly one acre and include seven rustic barns and thousands of plants.
22.4 Miles
94% 17 votes
Parks 7850 Pole Line Road, Watsonville, CA 95077 MoreLess Info
Featuring a redwood forest, Mount Madonna County Park is situated on 3,688 acres and offers nature trails for hiking and horse riding, an archery range, picnic areas and an amphitheater. There are also campsites and places for RV camping.
22.4 Miles
86% 57 votes
Beaches San Andreas Road, Aptos, CA MoreLess Info
At Manresa State Beach, visitors will be able to enjoy recreational activities, surf fishing, and surfing. This site, which features a large amount of sea and sand, features changing weather conditions. Layered clothing is encouraged.
22.5 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 1 Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Seascape Park is a 6-acre neighborhood park that features a picnic area, a wheelchair accessible playground, restrooms, and views of Monterey Bay. The park has benches created by artist Mary Fuller.
22.6 Miles
68% 56 votes
Golf 2951 Club Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Eagle Ridge Golf Club will be able to play on a 27-hole championship course with fairways and bent grass greens. The location, which features a restaurant, also hosts weddings and other special events.
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