1. Watch with white knuckles at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
2. Step into the life of a famous author.
The National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck's old house are both major attractions in Salinas.
3. Holler "Yee-haw!" at the California California Rodeo Salinas.
4. Pick up some local fresh produce at the Oldtown Farmer's Market.
5. Walk on the wild side at The Wild Things exotic animal facility. That is, if you can spot them hiding.
6. Take a soothing horseback ride on the beach with the Monterey Bay Equestrian Center.
7. Wake up to an utterly amazing breakfast at First Awakenings.
8. Wander through the rolling hills at Toro County Park.
9. Gape at the mighty Robosaurus at the California International Airshow.
10. Get flowers as fresh as they come down on The Farm.
11. Taste some authentic Mexican tortillas at El Charrito Market.
12. Sip Chardonnay and enjoy the view along the River Road Wine Trail.
13. Take home a piece of unconventional art from Somos Gallery.
14. Find all of your party supplies at It's Cactus.
15. Spice up your taste buds at Salinas City BBQ.
16. Challenge your mountain biking skills on the open trails.
Fort Ord Public Lands
17. Have a slice (or three) of some piping hot potato and broccoli pizza at Gino's.
18. Learn to putt your way to victory at Salinas Fairways.
19. Gaze at the Art Deco architecture and be reminded of times past.
Salinas Station
20. Slurp up some noodles at the Eagle Restaurant.
21. Take in an unforgettable show at the historic Fox Theater.
22. Join Ciclovia Salinas and reclaim the streets.
Ciclovia Salinas opens up the streets to bikers, skateboarders and pedestrians for a day, with no motor vehicles allowed.
23. Relax with a drink or go all out with antipasto at the Pajaro Street Bar & Grill.
24. Find more than just big name brands at the Northridge Mall.
25. Let all the kids play their way at the newly constructed Tatum's Garden Fully Inclusive Accessible Playground.
26. Experience the feel of the past in historic Oldtown.
27. Devour the Backstabber at Ike's sandwich shop, and be ruined for all other sandwiches.
28. Get up close to local masterpieces on the First Fridays Art Walk.
29. Let your kids express their dramatic side in an ARIEL Theatrical show.
