- TripBuzz found 132 things to do with kids in or near Carmel, California, including 116 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monterey, Salinas, Pacific Grove and Seaside.
- From Carmel City Beach / Carmel River Beach to Carmel Beach City Park, the Carmel area offers 75 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Scenic Drives, Hiking Trails and Theaters.
- Carmel technically is named Carmel-by-the-Sea due to its position on the Monterey Peninsula which provides a number of sandy beaches on the Pacific coast. The small seaside town is a popular getaway for those wanting to escape the bustling metropolis of San Francisco that is 120 miles north. Early founders of the town were also strongly dedicated to the arts, resulting in a lively arts and performance culture.
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Built in the 1920s, Fox California Theatre offers visitors a variety of touring performing acts, from stand up comedy to musicals. The theater has a balcony seating area, as well as a dance floor below the stage.
17.1 Miles
Popular first-run movies are shown across 14 individual screens at Maya Cinemas, which validates parking for movie-goers at the adjoining parking structure since there is no on-site parking. When available, movies are shown in 3-D or Dolby Atmos.
17.1 Miles
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The Farm
Hwy 68 off the Spreckels Road Exit, P.O. Box 247, Salinas, CA 93902
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The Farm, located in Salinas, is a working farm that also operates as an agricultural center, educational demonstration farm and produce stand. The farm allows adults and kids to pick their own produce, visit with the animals and tour the grounds.
17.7 Miles
An entertainment center, Chuck E. Cheese's features arcade and skill games, a toddler area and children's rides. The center also provides a venue for private events and parties, a live stage show and a concession area with food and drinks.
17.7 Miles
Featuring a large swimming pool with designated lap swimming lanes, a shallow area for kids, and a diving well, the Salinas Aquatic Center offers swimming lessons for students of all ages.
17.9 Miles
Featuring a stadium that can accommodate up to 17000 guests, the Salinas Sports Complex hosts a wide variety of events, including rodeos, soccer games, rugby matches, and an array of concerts.
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1 Maryal Drive, Salinas, CA 93906
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Carefully designed to be accessible to all children, regardless of challenges or disabilities, Tatum's Garden Fully Inclusive Accessible Playground features a variety of amenities, including swings, climbing areas, see saws, and other equipment.
18.3 Miles
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350 Northrdge Shppng Ctr, Salinas, CA 93906
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Offering first-run feature films, Century 14 Northridge Mall Cinemas utilizes digital projection, high frame rate video and RealD 3D. The theater provides a snack bar with food and drinks, arcade game machines and all stadium seating.
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El Dorado Park is a public neighborhood park offering a number of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include softball fields, basketball courts, and a jogging trail around the park.
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Molera Horseback Tours provide scenic tours through the major trails of the Andrew Molera State Park. Riders of all ages can travel through some of the modified giant redwoods and even over the river during their tour.