Top rated Wildlife refuges in Salinas, United States to elevate your visit (Updated May, 2024)

Top rated Wildlife refuges in Salinas

Experience the best that Salinas has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 30 places from Wildlife refuge category.

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Zoo to You (Conservation Ambassadors) visit by appointment only

Zoo

👍👍 Phenomenal experience for animal lovers of all ages! All of the animals are so gentle and were great with our kids. Lisa is so knowledgeable and clearly cares for the animals like family. I have never had a similar experience and that it is with such a variety of animals is really special.

4.80 (157 reviews) (~142.2 km from centre)

Merced Natl Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 We had a great family day! Amazing opportunity to bird watch, take photographs and and enjoy the fresh air.

4.80 (56 reviews) (~107.95 km from centre)

San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Wildlife refuge

Nature reserve & hiking spot featuring trails, local wildlife & scenic views of the SF Bay.

4.70 (628 reviews) (~165.95 km from centre)

Moss Landing State Wildlife Area

Wildlife refuge

A beachfront conservation area, with a salt pond, salt marshes & trails for walking.

4.70 (513 reviews) (~19.14 km from centre)

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

Wildlife refuge

This wildlife rehabilitation facility offers educational programs & a discovery center for kids.

4.70 (513 reviews) (~117.16 km from centre)

Merced National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

10.2-acre wetlands & grasslands known as a legendary wintering habitat for waterfowl & shorebirds.

4.70 (370 reviews) (~107.63 km from centre)

Salt-Pond A8

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Went there in a shower day, surprised at its amazing water colour and reflection！

4.70 (69 reviews) (~89.06 km from centre)

North Laguna Creek Wildlife Area

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Perfect for the whole family to get a good walk together, just so sad the water it drying up and the fish are dying.

4.70 (60 reviews) (~197.4 km from centre)

Hidden Villa

Educational institution

👍👍 Really nice park. Had lots of hike trails,short and long ones. Lots of educational things for kids. A petting farm lots of really cool stuff .i recommend the long bunny loop trail. There were lots of small water falls along the trail and a great view once you got to the top.

4.60 (181 reviews) (~87.69 km from centre)

Neary Lagoon Pier

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Nice little piece of nature right in the middle.of town. Good for birdwatching.

4.60 (105 reviews) (~46.48 km from centre)

Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

Zoo

Quaint zoo with an educational bent providing sanctuary to varied animals, from monkeys to tigers.

4.50 (2K reviews) (~227.42 km from centre)

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

Large nature preserve housing various migrating birds, as well as native flora & fauna.

4.50 (1.8K reviews) (~102.28 km from centre)

Upper Cottonwood Creek Wildlife Area

Wildlife refuge

Grass-covered wilderness area with 6,315 hilly acres known for wildlife, bird-watching & hunting.

4.50 (731 reviews) (~61.8 km from centre)

San Luis National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

Extensive protected wetlands & grasslands with a wealth of native plant and animal species.

4.50 (492 reviews) (~94.03 km from centre)

Grizzly Island Wildlife Area

Wildlife refuge

Rustic wildlife refuge offering bird-watching, fishing, hiking, nature tours & other activities.

4.50 (350 reviews) (~167.07 km from centre)

Bair Island Wildlife Refuge & Trail

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Such a wonderful open space that highlights the restoration of natural wetlands. I saw a variety of birds and enjoyed a gentle morning breeze as I walked the path. Seems like a great spot for birding. I saw 2 photographers with some seriously long camera lenses taking shots of a large white heron o...

4.50 (332 reviews) (~104.68 km from centre)

San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

This sizable tract of woodlands, wetlands & grasslands features many nature viewing opportunities.

4.40 (523 reviews) (~111.84 km from centre)

San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters

Wildlife refuge

4.40 (190 reviews) (~178.05 km from centre)

Los Banos Wildlife Area

Wildlife refuge

Birding, fishing & hunting are popular at this expansive wetland area & migratory bird habitat.

4.40 (101 reviews) (~88.12 km from centre)

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

Wildlife refuge

Sprawling wetland providing habitat for birds, amphibians & reptiles as well as bats & native flora.

4.40 (79 reviews) (~209.85 km from centre)

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Top rated Wildlife refuges in Salinas, United States