Location: Greenfield
Top Things to do in Greenfield
Top 10 Things to do in Greenfield, United States
Greenfield (formerly, Clarke Colony) is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. Greenfield is located in the Salinas Valley, 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Salinas, at an elevation of 289 feet (88 m). The city was the fastest growing in the county during the 2000s, the population was 12,583 in 2000, increasing to 16,330 in the 2010 census. Its most well-known public event is the annual Harvest Festival. Greenfield is a member of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments.
Restaurants in Greenfield
1. Scheid Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Located just off of Highway 101 between Greenfield and King City, this is our "home" location set among the vineyards, just an hour's scenic drive from the Monterey Peninsula. With a spacious outdoor deck, demonstration vineyard, bocce ball court, and more, this is the perfect place to enjoy the tranquil beauty of far-reaching views, rolling hills and row upon row of lush vineyards while tasting the handcrafted wines of Scheid Vineyards. The open venue also makes this a great place to hold a private event, such as a wine dinner, wedding or corporate event.
Reviewed By John R - Carlsbad, CA
This location is somewhat out of the way but a great stop if you have time between Carmel and Paso Robles. We liked the Chardonnay and 50/50 and Merlot so well we signed up as Club Members. Nice shop area and clean serving tables. The Pinot Noir is also very good.
2. Hahn Estate Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By HikingLee - San Jose, California
If you want to experience what Napa wineries were 50 years ago, I recommend visiting Hahn in the Santa Lucia Highlands.
You will find friendly, knowledgeable people who are interested in helping you learn about their wines, no crowds and phenomenal Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. Oh, and what ever you do don't miss the Lucienne Hook Pinot Noir...
Their deck is where you want to have lunch (be sure to bring it with you from La Plaza Bakery in Soledad). The wine is enhanced with the view of the Salinas Valley and Pinnacles National Monument and while enjoying lunch don't be surprised if you are visit by one of their pets.
Over the years, I have added many, many Hahn wines to my cellar and enjoyed them with family and friends.
3. Pinnacles National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 434 reviews
This natural site has spire-like rock formations reaching 1,200 feet high.
Reviewed By Judith D - Berkeley, California
So many years have gone by since I visited Pinnacles (it was a national monument then, not a NP), experiencing it recently seemed as if for the first time. Our group of six from the Bay Area stopped in a few places to bird and were not disappointed. A California Condor came over the ridge near the main visitor center. We found a Red-shouldered Hawk on a nest. After driving to the end of the road, we hiked the Condor Gulch Trail. Four condors came down the canyon, giving us great views. We stopped elsewhere for a picnic lunch and, guess what--saw yet another condor, though at some distance. The landscape is beautiful, the rock formations fascinating. I am sorry that we did not have two days there.
4. Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Walker S - San Diego, California
Set among the farm fields along the Salinas River this small mission founded in 1791 has been restored. The original mission ruins are in back as an archaeological dig. The chapel sanctuary is the smallest of all 21 mission but rich in faith. It is nestled in the heart of the wine country known as the Santa Lucia Highlands and there are three wineries within two miles of the mission. Los Padres National Forest is to the south of the mission and the Pinnacles National Monument is to the east. Monterey Bay is fifty minutes to the northwest. The grounds and gift shop are staffed by volunteers and a caretaker lives on site. Over 1,000 visitors a month stop by the gift shop for a self-guided tour.
The front of the sanctuary has "Our Lady of Sorrows" as the focus, a remarkable depiction of Mary the mother of Jesus dressed in black. Seeing that alone is worth the visit. Stop by and give a generous donation to help maintain the historic California mission.
5. Bear Gulch Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Challenging, popular hiking trail located in the Pinnacles National Monument.
Reviewed By sutrotower - California
If you are short on time and can do nothing else here, do this! Bring strong flashlights. It feels like an adventure, we felt like we were Indiana Jones exploring the caves. We had it to ourselves and I enjoyed that. Walking is easy, but there are a few tight squeezes, but I never felt claustrophobic getting through them.
6. Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Kathleen J - Sunnyvale, California
Good part: outlying buildings -- school, depot, Spreckels house, interesting [perhaps more for adults.]
Bad: The major bulk of the museum is too general to be of much interest to people who have seen ag museums or know anything at all about California history, although there are some great exhibits for kids. But it was so unbearably hot -- the staff also described it as a sauna and tried to stay in the somewhat-cooler but not really cooler gift shop. Hope to board of directors will take staff's reports seriously so that large fans could be installed to mitigate the heat; we are people who try to pore over every detail of a museum but just couldn't stand to be there long, even with a personal mister in hand. Museum of Irrigation couldn't be opened because of lack of staff; be sure to call some days ahead to be sure it can be arranged, as the film there is said to be excellent but can't be sold or put on Youtube and can only be seen there.
7. King City Cinemas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, California
We have enjoyed seeing recent release movies at this small well run movie theater in King City. Seating is comfortable. The theaters are smaller size thus the average rating in terms of overall movie theaters. Its a good place to go if in King City.
8. Balconies Cliffs Trails
Overall Ratings
5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Stephanie J - San Jose, California
This hike has quite a bit of variety. Going out on the Balconies Cliffs Trail, there are beautiful views of the rock formations. Coming back through the cave was very interesting, especially looking up at all the boulders that have fallen down to make the caves themselves. Although the cave isn't that long, there is a section where a flashlight is essential. Overall the loop is a relatively easy hike, but it can be hot - bring lots of water! Really, lots of water! The elevation estimates in various guidebooks are a little misleading. Going out the Balconies Cliffs side of the loop, the trail head is at 1380 ft, but you get up to almost 1500 ft before going down to 1240. Coming back through the cave brings you back to 1380. Going out Balconies Cliffs and back up through the cave seems to be the recommended direction. (I'd much rather scramble up rocks than down!) There is some climbing up/down rocks in the cave, but not too much, so overall I do think this is an easy/moderate hike with a little tiny bit of strenuous thrown in in the cave.
9. Wrath Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Gary M - CA
Wrath is recommended by other wineries pretty consistently. Other wineries recommendations are always a good sign. The building is modern and nicely decorated and the outside patio garden area is very pleasant.
Some good wines, in particular their pinots. If you like something buy it. The wines are low volume productions and only available at the tastings rooms.
10. Puma Road Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Gary M - CA
We visited this winery several months ago and the staff was great. The server was training her niece(?) who was learning as she poured. Both of them (sorry I forgot the names) were very personable and fun to talk to.
The tasting room is in a fairly new warehouse type building with a nice view across the fields and valley to the east.
Puma Road has some nice Pinot Noirs and we also liked their Malbec and Triumvirate blend. We're partial to reds. This is probably one of the better wineries along the River Road area of Monterey County.
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