Central Coast (California) activities: What to do in Central Coast (California)
Central Coast (California) activities: What to do in Central Coast (California)
Visitors to Salinas can tour the National Steinbeck Center, a fun, creative museum that explores the life and works of author John Steinbeck. Just a few steps from the National Steinbeck Center sits John Steinbeck’s boyhood home, The Steinbeck House.
Wild Things, located on the Vision Quest Ranch, is home to a number of animal "movie stars" and over 100 other wild and exotic animals. The Harvey Baker House, thought to be the oldest standing structure within the Salinas City limits, is close by and also available for tours.
Monterey County is a world-renowned wine region, with more than 40,000 acres planted in premium wine grapes. Samples of Monterey County wines are also available at A Taste of Monterey in Oldtown Salinas. As a major retail center, Salinas brings shoppers from all over the Central Coast to its chain stores and boutiques. The Salinas Auto Mall, Northridge, Westridge, Harden Ranch Plaza, Santa Rita Plaza and Sherwood shopping centers cater to shoppers with a variety of needs. Oldtown Salinas draws antique lovers and a specialty gift clientele.
The nearby Monterey Peninsula is home to a number of Central Coast highlights including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17-Mile Drive, Cannery Row and downtown Pacific Grove.
A new addition to Salinas is the Twin Creeks golf course, offering players world class golf and pristine scenery. Twin Creeks is a 9-hole course, consisting of four par four holes and five par threes. It offers a 31-par challenge with a 30-station night lighted driving range, practice green, and practice sand bunker. Salinas Fairways is another golfing option in the city limits, and both courses give the golfer a chance to experience the joy and challenge of Central Coast golf at very affordable prices.
Further south along HWY 101, be sure to visit San Simeon State park. Home to the Hearst Castle, this state park is full of activities. Several tours are offered and each provides a distinct view of the beautiful grounds.
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