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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31.9 Miles
67% 57 votes
Beaches Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
Cowell's Beach is good for surfers and windsurfers. It may not be the cleanest beach in the area.
32.0 Miles
99% 602 votes
Scenic Drives 48485 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920 MoreLess Info
Recognized and recommended by National Geographic, Big Sur Tours & More is a chartered tour company that specializes in small-group excursions. All tours feature custom itineraries and feature knowledgeable, experienced and personable guides. Overnight tours are available.
32.1 Miles
96% 308 votes
National & State Parks Highway One, Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
One of the first self-sustained dairies of its time, Wilder Ranch, now a state park, is a popular venue for many outdoor activities and offers beautiful views of the ocean. It has a spacious picnic area and some of the old buildings with their original furnishings, are still intact.
32.1 Miles
100% 14 votes
Winery/Vineyard 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos, CA 95033 MoreLess Info
The Loma Priete Winery offers tastings of its Pinotage, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirah wines. The location, which also provides a wine club for fans of its products, hosts special events.
32.1 Miles
61% 44 votes
Party & Event Planning 1978 Willow Springs Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Situated in the Santa Clara hills, Willow Heights Mansion is a wedding and special event venue with sweeping views of the countryside and vineyards. The mansion offers wedding planning and catering services.
32.4 Miles
86% 168 votes
Winery/Vineyard 1480 E. Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
As a third-generation, family-owned facility, the Guglielmo Winery produces a wide variety of award-winning varietals from more than 100 acres of estate vineyards. In addition to guided tours, guests can visit the tasting room to try out some of their most famous wines.
32.5 Miles
92% 728 votes
Waterfalls Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Big Sur, CA MoreLess Info
McWay Falls drops 84 feet from the highest point on the cliff onto the beach. While the beach itself is inaccessible, the falls can be visited all year long, since it is fed by underground rivers. Trails lead to an old stone house.
32.7 Miles
60% 5 votes
Farms & Ranches 2330 Diana Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Big Oak Ranch is a horse care facility located on 57 acres in the foothills of Morgan Hill. On-site services include horse training, several trails, and lessons, either on your own horse of theirs.
32.8 Miles
92% 24 votes
Farms & Ranches 1615 Half Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
In addition to the locally grown tree-ripened fruit, Andry's Orchard also offers gourmet food items, confections, nuts and custom gift baskets. They also host seasonal events, including pumpkin patches and visits from Santa Claus.
32.9 Miles
72% 61 votes
Winery/Vineyard 2215 Liberata Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 MoreLess Info
Accentuated by a large estate home, Castillo's Hillside Shire Winery encompasses eight acres of Northern California hill country. The winery offers several award-winning wines including Cabernets, Zinfandel, Syrah and Merlot.
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