Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Salinas March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Salinas Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Salinas.dx9904)[Hotels in Salinas](https://expedia.ca/Salinas-Hotels.d9904.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Salinas](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Salinas.d9904.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Salinas Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Salinas.d9904.Car-Rental-Guide)[Salinas Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Salinas.d9904.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Salinas, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Salinas Types of activities Where to stay [Salinas travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Salinas.dx9904) ![Lettuce field in the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9904/d175be19-3ba3-46cc-9730-68dc3b4bc689.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pebble Beach - California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9904/6a57d78f-4a27-47ae-ba3a-ca72c73b92f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_AKG6JB](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9904/cd3acd18-3345-482c-b8ac-e6c1e29bbb8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Salinas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9904/83e39a6b-9411-4b42-b8f1-fc4ade368111.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Salinas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180045/72d44a1d-b5ed-40c6-bf2c-eb982a712a3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Salinas Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Salinas has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Salinas is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Salinas to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Salinas Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Salinas. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Salinas attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Salinas ### Tours & day trips [See all 64 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219712/3e19b919-dbfc-42ad-802f-16b28315e44b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour 11h 30m 9/10 235 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-carmel-pacific-coast-highway-full-day-tour.a219712.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44835729/7af3eabd-bbf0-466a-be19-1b41f7924489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour 3h 9.6/10 276 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583863/5b1ebb3c-e5d2-44c8-bdd2-b457f2bd52a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour 3h+ 9.6/10 745 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48223089/194ea493-f85e-4071-9dcd-2aedb9f4336f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide 2h 30m 9.8/10 28 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/707705/64dfcaf6-c9e1-4af1-9e4c-dd6341e3c5a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour 3h 8/10 54 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $137 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-hour-monterey-and-cannery-row-sea-car-tour.a707705.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Mist, Mayhem, & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46014363/7d7c7d13-0c7c-4176-906b-72e39a72992f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mist, Mayhem, & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours 1h 8.4/10 39 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-ghosts-walking-tour.a46014363.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo 1d 9/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-family-adventure-ticket.a47761192.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385287/bf7c8a40-11e9-4dd1-801d-69cc4618f103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr 3h 10/10 306 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $109 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-5-hour-electric-bike-tour-along-17-mile-drive-of-coastal-monterey.a1385287.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751405/55972508-9a4b-4ed7-b08f-7f14280d9452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental 4h 10/10 16 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-half-day-electric-bike-rental.a4751405.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1220196/d543e86d-aa7f-46de-9061-a73a69dde35f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour 1h 6/10 26 Viator reviews CA $11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/carmel-by-the-seas-fairytale-houses-a-self-guided-walking-tour.a1220196.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 17 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1220196/d543e86d-aa7f-46de-9061-a73a69dde35f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour 1h 6/10 26 Viator reviews CA $11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/carmel-by-the-seas-fairytale-houses-a-self-guided-walking-tour.a1220196.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Mist, Mayhem & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48058769/00ea94e8-5a24-4327-9259-b84d9be9b853.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mist, Mayhem & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours 1h 8.8/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-macabre-monterey-ghosts-walking-tour.a48058769.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48305708/e3580977-4adf-4424-8c9d-1c6d687ec412.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour 2h 10/10 11 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-cannery-row-kayak-tour.a48305708.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Old Monterey Walking Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48739376/caf08604-ba6d-4854-b9d2-a26482d1acec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Old Monterey Walking Food Tour 3h 30m 10/10 14 Viator reviews CA $227 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/old-monterey-walking-food-tour.a48739376.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4305684/c9e4fce5-030f-4371-88ce-3226c33e14d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea 2h 10/10 39 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-2-hour-walking-tour-in-carmel-by-the-sea.a4305684.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5256008/8c41470c-bbfa-4b51-b591-465329d86fba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1 16h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $28 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-in-big-sur-pch-highway-1.a5256008.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50972400/314e6ecc-eafa-430f-947a-2f605c03e711.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carmel Walk Guided Tour Carmel by the Sea 2h Free cancellation available CA $66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/carmel-walk-guided-tour-carmel-by-the-sea.a50972400.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47996819/93fb17db-e12c-457f-8ad1-167626d2af31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea 3h 10/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $220 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wine-tasting-and-walking-tour-of-carmel-by-the-sea.a47996819.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47862650/878918e2-e931-43f1-b3cd-e46b1d37308c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Sur: Sightseeing Tour with 4 to 5 Stops 3h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $296 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/big-sur-sightseeing-tour-with-4-to-5-stops.a47862650.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2650924/5884841f-39dc-4e49-94cd-320c360ab0dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey 1h 15m 7.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $12 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/historic-cannery-row-a-self-guided-audio-tour-of-john-steinbecks-monterey.a2650924.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758083/6f35c3d7-4fcb-467a-9464-1825ae8a7c3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise 1h 30m 9.2/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $132 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47289277/4d6282e4-9a4c-44bb-8482-5c0538e725a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise 1h 15m 8.8/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a47289277.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3531677/797ec99b-c811-4599-b96a-36fb9f2d049f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Macaron making with a Master Chef - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 1h 30m 10/10 23 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $165 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/macaron-making-with-a-master-chef.a3531677.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ![Thai Cooking Class in Monterey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45672579/16bfaaa8-e814-48b1-93e4-12f791ba2db3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Thai Cooking Class in Monterey 1h 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews CA $170 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/thai-cooking-class-in-monterey.a45672579.activity-details?&rid=9904&location=Salinas&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Salinas | Number of things to do | 78 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/carmel-by-the-seas-fairytale-houses-a-self-guided-walking-tour.a1220196.activity-details): CA $12 | | Top 5 things to do | [Scenic 17-Mile Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/scenic-17-mile-self-guided-driving-tour.a647267.activity-details)[Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details)[Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-carmel-pacific-coast-highway-full-day-tour.a219712.activity-details)[Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour](/things-to-do/elkhorn-slough-wildlife-tour.a3402594.activity-details)[Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details)[Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour](/things-to-do/elkhorn-slough-wildlife-tour.a3402594.activity-details)[Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details)[Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland](/things-to-do/wildlife-safari-boat-tour-in-scenic-monterey-bay-wetland.a46664379.activity-details)[Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details) | | With kids | [Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details)[Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-carmel-pacific-coast-highway-full-day-tour.a219712.activity-details)[Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details)[Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland](/things-to-do/wildlife-safari-boat-tour-in-scenic-monterey-bay-wetland.a46664379.activity-details)[Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details) | ## What to do in Salinas --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Salinas ![National Steinbeck Center featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153481/6924eb3c-273a-4bbf-9f35-7b1434b0624d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Steinbeck Center Immerse yourself in the life, times and works of legendary American novelist John Steinbeck through memorabilia, photos, journals and film. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Steinbeck-Center-Salinas.d6153481.Vacation-Attraction) ![View towards Ollason Peak, Toro Park, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170198/017b0413-fccb-4833-b42f-5e1a9fe7fc59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Toro County Park Explore the lovely green spaces of Toro County Park and enjoy the biking trails in Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Toro-County-Park-Salinas.d6170198.Vacation-Attraction) #### Salinas Sports Complex Catch an event at Salinas Sports Complex, and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Salinas-Sports-Complex-Salinas.d6209530.Vacation-Attraction) #### California Rodeo Grounds Catch an event at California Rodeo Grounds, and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/California-Rodeo-Grounds-Salinas.d6228365.Vacation-Attraction) #### Monterey Zoo See the exotic and native animals who call Monterey Zoo home during your travels in Salinas. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Monterey-Zoo-Salinas.d769334004559597568.Vacation-Attraction) #### Steinbeck House You can find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at Steinbeck House. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Steinbeck-House-Salinas.d6228383.Vacation-Attraction) #### Natividad Hospital Though Natividad Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Salinas while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Natividad-Hospital-Monterey.d624547832731512832.Vacation-Attraction) #### Northridge Mall 4/5(1 review) During your trip to Salinas, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Northridge Mall. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Northridge-Mall-Salinas.d553248621555875001.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cinemark Century Northridge Mall 14 You can take time to visit Cinemark Century Northridge Mall 14 during your travels to Salinas. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Cinemark-Century-Northridge-Mall-14-Salinas.d941654970921865216.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Salinas ![The Salinas Valley, known as "The Salad Bowl of the World" for it's fresh produce. Crop pickers in the hot sun ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9904/83e39a6b-9411-4b42-b8f1-fc4ade368111.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oldtown Salinas You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Oldtown Salinas. You might want to make time for a stop at National Steinbeck Center or Aguila Cultural Center. [](https://expedia.ca/Oldtown-Salinas.dx6172398) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chinatown When in Chinatown, you can plan a visit to California Rodeo Grounds and Salinas Sports Complex, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Salinas-Chinatown.dx713880310965780480) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Salinas ![Carmel which includes a house and autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6026/91cfd29b-703c-4691-8688-562036fc578a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Carmel ![Panorama of the popular seaside holiday resort of Skegness on the east coast of england. Warm summer tones and sweeping vista views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6524/548591e9-2a39-4224-84c5-af8a8076d052.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Seaside ![Pinnacles National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6937/2f0448b5-ae45-4977-b0a7-a49b0d3c6246.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Soledad ![Looking Down on San Benito County Historical Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7704/19fd406c-de1c-489f-9549-24d0e47bd887.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hollister ![Carmel Beach which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134971/1891f5f4-4d8f-40d4-999c-6c67dda72160.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Monterey ![California Mission ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183013/34ccbe95-b66a-42f3-ac09-46dc6ec26402.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Juan Bautista ![Aerial Panoramic View of Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California. Elkhorn Slough is a 7-mile-long tidal slough and estuary on Monterey Bay in Monterey County, California. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048206/2ca563a3-d968-4cd6-9162-b9e802c101e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Moss Landing ![Castroville artichokes in the setting sun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337749/d6b08ed9-5d33-4da7-990f-9ec1cde591eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Castroville ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Salinas worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Salinas? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Salinas? ### Is three days enough to stay in Salinas? ### Is Salinas a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Salinas with kids? > - [Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-monterey-bay-dolphin-and-whale-watching-boat-tour.a44835729.activity-details) > - [Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-carmel-pacific-coast-highway-full-day-tour.a219712.activity-details) > - 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