- 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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22.6 Miles
Over 40 rides are offered at the Bonfante Gardens family amusement park. In addition to a wide range of rides for all ages and thrill levels, the park features six gardens and exhibits that include a rock maze.
22.7 Miles
83%
750 votes
3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020
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At the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, guests will be able to ride a Ferris wheel, a swing, a sky trail monorail, and a roller coaster. The site also hosts special Christmas events, including lunch with Santa.
22.7 Miles
Platinum Theatres is a movie theater that offers discounted tickets for movie showings before 12pm. The theatre features Stadium Seating, Digital Presentation, 3D movie showings, and is available for birthday parties.
23.1 Miles
An Aptos, California winery, the Pleasant Valley Vineyards are a short jaunt from Monterey Bay. Established in 1996, the facility features limited-release varietals, bottled on-site. Selections include Chardonnays, Merlots and Pinot Noirs.
23.1 Miles
25%
4 votes
3050 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy, CA 95020
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An amusement park, Gilroy Gardens is equipped with a variety of rides along with a playground, train and monorail. For added convenience, there are also numerous onsite shops and eateries to choose from.
23.2 Miles
Founded in 1970, Fortino Winery has since grown into a 50 acre vineyard growing a wide selection of grapes for a diverse label collection. The winery offers woody cabernets, fruity merlots, and sweet summery zinfandels.
23.2 Miles
Visitors of Hecker Pass Winery will be able to taste a variety of wines, including a Muscat, a Zinfandel, and a Cream Sherry. The location is also the home of the La Vigna Event Center, which hosts weddings.
23.2 Miles
Guests of the Solis Winery will be able to tour this site and learn about the company's winemaking process. The location also hosts events throughout the year, including the Syrah Harvest and Winter in the Vineyard.
23.2 Miles
Visitors can enjoy archery lessons at Predator's Archery, a full service archery pro shop. The shop hosts tournaments and special events and offers a wide selection of equipment and supplies.
23.2 Miles
Featuring professional actors, Limelight Actors Theater provides dinner theater experiences for the community. The theater hosts performing arts acts like comedies, plays, and book adaptations.