- 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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When visiting The Esalen Institute you can participate in a variety of activities and workshops designed to help deepen your spirituality. There are also extensive grounds for you to explore.
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The elevated Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, California is a pleasure to travel. Whales are often visible from the travel lanes, and on clear days drivers crossing Bixby Bridge can see for miles.
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Hwy. 1, six miles north of Davenport, Santa Cruz, CA
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Renowned as a mecca for windsurfing and kiteboarding, Waddell State Beach, is located across from the entrance to Redwood State Park. Pristine sands are surrounded by lushly covered mountains, bring your family and spend a day in the sun.
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The Cerra Vista School Park offers a variety of attractions for kids and parents, including play areas with tanbark floors, play structures, and an array of swings, basketball hoops, and picnic areas.
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Chitactac-Adams County Park is a 4.3 acre park featuring several cultural artifacts, including bedrock mortars and petroglyphs left by the Ohlone Indians. Attractions include a self-guided interpretive walk and an interpretive shelter, as well as the scenic Uvas Creek.
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Clearview Park
Clearview Street & El Camino de Vida, Hollister, CA 95023
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A small, corner park, Clearview Park features grass fields suitable for open-field recreational activities and picnics. The park has playgrounds for both older and younger children, park benches, tables and shade trees.
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Platinum Theatres is a movie theater that offers discounted tickets for movie showings before 12pm. The theatre features Stadium Seating, Digital Presentation, 3D movie showings, and is available for birthday parties.
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Visitors can enjoy archery lessons at Predator's Archery, a full service archery pro shop. The shop hosts tournaments and special events and offers a wide selection of equipment and supplies.
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2100 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023
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The Hollister Airport Bark Park is a recreational park for dogs that is funded by the City of Hollister. The park features both a small dog area and a large dog area as well as shade structures.
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Fort Ord
Fort Ord Project Office - Hollister Resource Area, 20 Hamilton Ct, Hollister, CA 95023
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Once an army facility, Ford Ord is now a national monument at the center of a large wilderness preserve that is home to 35 rare animal and plant species. The reserve also has an extensive hiking trail network.