Things to Do in Monterey, CA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Monterey, California, features the top 195 nearby activities — including 90 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Monterey, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 48 things to do within the city of Monterey, CA , followed by 147 popular activities in nearby cities, including Carmel, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Watsonville, Marina, Big Sur, Aptos and Marina del Rey
  • Our list of the best things to do in Monterey, California, features the top 195 nearby activities — including 90 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Monterey, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 48 things to do within the city of Monterey, CA , followed by 147 popular activities in nearby cities, including Carmel, Salinas, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Watsonville, Marina, Big Sur, Aptos and Marina del Rey
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14.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 920 North Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906 MoreLess Info
Featuring a large swimming pool with designated lap swimming lanes, a shallow area for kids, and a diving well, the Salinas Aquatic Center offers swimming lessons for students of all ages.
14.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Winery/Vineyard 590 Brunken Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901 MoreLess Info
The Morgan Winery is a winery that produces 20 different varietals of wines that use grapes from the Double L Vineyard. The winery creates the wines using minimalist winemaking techniques.
15.0 Miles
76% 95 votes
Zoos 400 River Road, Salinas, CA 93908 MoreLess Info
Wild Things is a exotic animal facility dedicated to providing a sanctuary for animals that are used in the film and production industry. The facility, open for tours throughout the year, has adopted many neglected or abused animals, giving them a safe home.
15.0 Miles
20% 5 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 1034 N. Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906 MoreLess Info
Featuring a stadium that can accommodate up to 17000 guests, the Salinas Sports Complex hosts a wide variety of events, including rodeos, soccer games, rugby matches, and an array of concerts.
15.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Playgrounds 1 Maryal Drive, Salinas, CA 93906 MoreLess Info
Carefully designed to be accessible to all children, regardless of challenges or disabilities, Tatum's Garden Fully Inclusive Accessible Playground features a variety of amenities, including swings, climbing areas, see saws, and other equipment.
15.2 Miles
33% 21 votes
Movie Theaters 350 Northrdge Shppng Ctr, Salinas, CA 93906 MoreLess Info
Offering first-run feature films, Century 14 Northridge Mall Cinemas utilizes digital projection, high frame rate video and RealD 3D. The theater provides a snack bar with food and drinks, arcade game machines and all stadium seating.
16.0 Miles
92% 95 votes
Scenic Drives Big Sur, CA MoreLess Info
The historic Old Coast Road begins in Monterey and officially ends in Morro Bay. It is a popular scenic driving route for those wanting to see the variations along the coast and has recently become an adventurous biking trail.
16.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1655 El Dorado Drive, Salinas, CA 93906 MoreLess Info
El Dorado Park is a public neighborhood park offering a number of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include softball fields, basketball courts, and a jogging trail around the park.
19.6 Miles
92% 119 votes
Horseback Riding 19805 Pesante Rd., Salinas, CA 93907 MoreLess Info
Monterey Bay Equestrian Center offers a selection of equestrian services. The center provides horseback riding tours along the shoreline as well as romantic horse drawn carriage rides for special occasions.
19.7 Miles
93% 60 votes
Beaches Shell Road, 16mi South of Santa Cruz Via Highway 1 and San Andreas Road, Watsonville, CA MoreLess Info
The Sunset State Beach is open throughout the year for many activities like swimming, camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. In addition to large sand dunes, the beach has on-site parking, restrooms, showers, and drinking water.
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