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Things to do in Salinas with kids

Museums, tours & cruises and bowling — 16 places to go with kids in Salinas, California. 6 of them publish a price. 6 have a verified saving right now.
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Museums in Salinas5

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Tours & cruises in Salinas2

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Bowling in Salinas2

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Farms & pumpkin patches in Salinas2

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Family fun in Salinas1

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Adventure in Salinas1

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Theme parks in Salinas1

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Zoos & aquariums in Salinas1

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What’s on in Salinas

Within 25 miles of Salinas. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.

Free in Salinas

2 attractions in Salinas get you in for nothing, in the venue’s own words.

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Places with deals in Salinas

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Salinas offers a diverse mix of attractions centered on entertainment venues and cultural sites. Bowling and arcade entertainment dominate the options, with Round1 Salinas offering bowling on lanes, karaoke rooms, and arcade games, while Valley Center Bowl provides bowling leagues Tuesday through Friday with summer and winter options, plus open bowling anytime. For families seeking different experiences, Chuck E. Cheese combines entertainment, and Monterey Zoo features a wide variety of exotic animals from around the world that visitors can observe and interact with. History and literature enthusiasts can explore the National Steinbeck Center, which celebrates author John Steinbeck through museum exhibits and educational programming, or visit John Steinbeck's restored Victorian birthplace. Agricultural and seasonal attractions include Borchard Farms, known for giant pumpkins and gourds available for purchase, and The Farm in Salinas, an agricultural education center and working farm. Younger children gravitate toward Tatum's Garden, an accessible playground designed so children of all abilities can play together, while those interested in aviation can watch aerial demonstrations and explore exhibits at the California International Airshow, Salinas.

What this list covers

Salinas has 16 places to go, mostly museums (5), tours & cruises (2), bowling (2).

6 of them publish an admission price, 15 publish opening hours, 1 has something dated on now, 6 are running a verified saving.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on October 17, 2026.

How we know these are real

Savings here are quoted from the attraction’s own website, word for word. This one, for example:

“Score the Ultimate Fall Family Deal for a family of four, only $64.99! Includes a large 1-topping pizza, 4 soft drinks, 120 game Play Points, 2 Cotton Candies, 2 Adventure Zone admissions”

Quoted from chuckecheese.com · checked on

Common questions

How many attractions in Salinas are running a deal?
6 of the 16 attractions in Salinas currently have a verified saving, covering 12 offers in total. Each is quoted from the attraction’s own website. Examples include Chuck E. Cheese, Hartnell College Planetarium, National Steinbeck Center. Check each venue’s offer wording and eligibility conditions.
What’s on in Salinas right now?
1 attraction in Salinas has something dated running, 4 listings in all. Each carries its own dates and the venue’s own sentence, and nothing is listed once its dates have passed.
Is there anything free to do in Salinas?
2 attractions in Salinas say on their own website that admission is free. We only say free when the venue does, unqualified — a child rate priced at nothing is not a free attraction. Examples include John Steinbeck House, Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum.
What kinds of attractions are included?
museums (5), tours & cruises (2), bowling (2), farms & pumpkin patches (2), family fun (1), adventure (1), theme parks (1), zoos & aquariums (1), parks & beaches (1).
Are these deals guaranteed to still be available?
No. Every deal here carries the date it was last checked on the attraction’s own website and a link straight to the page it came from, so you can confirm it before you travel. Prices and offers change without notice.
What's best for a rainy afternoon with young kids?
Round1 Salinas offers bowling, karaoke, and arcade games indoors, while Chuck E. Cheese provides entertainment in a controlled environment. Hartnell College Planetarium hosts public shows in its Science building. The National Steinbeck Center and Harvey-Baker House, the oldest building in Salinas serving as a history, art and cultural center, offer indoor exploration.
Where can we take toddlers to play outside?
Tatum's Garden is an accessible playground in Salinas designed so children of all abilities can play together. The Farm in Salinas, an agricultural education center and working farm just outside Salinas, provides outdoor engagement. Borchard Farms offers a farm park setting where visitors can explore giant pumpkins and purchase gourds and squash.
What suits a full day with teenagers?
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca hosts professional racing events throughout the year. The California International Airshow, Salinas features aerial demonstrations and aviation exhibits across two days. Round1 Salinas provides bowling, karaoke, and arcade games, while Monterey Zoo offers observation of and interaction with exotic animals from around the world.