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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29.0 Miles
100% 36 votes
Other Services 127 Mason St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Naturalist-led field trips and adventures are offered by Blue Water Ventures for a variety of guests. The company specializes in sea kayaking field trips for schools and adventures for women throughout the San Francisco Bay area though.
29.0 Miles
83% 65 votes
Art Museum 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
A wide range of pieces are contained in the collections of the Museum of Art & History. Native American pottery and even modern beach photographs are on exhibit at the site which frequently holds educational events.
29.0 Miles
95% 55 votes
Parks Croy Road, Morgan Hill, CA MoreLess Info
Surrounded by lush wooded landscape, the Uvas Canyon County Park measures 1,133 acres features trails for hiking and biking. In addition, the area also offers camping and picnicking opportunities.
29.1 Miles
80% 246 votes
Winery/Vineyard 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Bonny Doon Winery is trendy and high class. Each bottle of wine is artfully decorated and expensive.
29.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Musicians/DJs 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Santa Cruz County Symphony hosts some of the finest musicians in California. Tickets to their concerts can be purchased individually or as season passes.
29.1 Miles
53% 77 votes
Horseback Riding Andrew Molera State Park, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Molera Horseback Tours provide scenic tours through the major trails of the Andrew Molera State Park. Riders of all ages can travel through some of the modified giant redwoods and even over the river during their tour.
29.1 Miles
26% 87 votes
Movie Theaters 1405 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
A nine-screen movie theater, Regal Santa Cruz 9 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers reclining chairs, reserved seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
29.1 Miles
94% 71 votes
Winery/Vineyard 328 A Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Featuring handcrafted wines from Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and other California vineyards, MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room provides a palate-pleasing experience for its guests. Patrons can also join the wine clubs and enjoy other special MJA events.
29.2 Miles
97% 61 votes
Surfing Lessons Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
There is no better way to learn about mastering the waves than taking lessons with Club Ed Santa Cruz Surf School. Their experienced trainers will have you up on the board in no time through a variety of lesson plans or surf camps.
29.3 Miles
75% 24 votes
Cultural Centers Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Composed of three outdoor stages, the Spirit Garden offers a wide range of popular and folk productions in addition to multicultural education programs. The stages are decorated with tropical plants, sculptures, and colorful murals.
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