Things to Do with Kids in Monterey, CA

  • TripBuzz found 138 things to do with kids in or near Monterey, California, including 105 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salinas, Pacific Grove, Seaside and Carmel.
  • From Bella Monterey Bay to Monterey Bay Whale Watch, the Monterey area offers 76 different types of family activities, including: Whale Watching Tours, Piers & Boardwalks, Walking Trails and Theaters.
  • A thriving affluent residential and tourist community along California's central coast is the city of Monterey. Known for it charming homes and peaceful beach town atmosphere, the city draws thousands of visitors each year. It's pleasant temperatures make outdoor recreation a primary draw allowing patrons to enjoy the local marine life, boating and strolling along the historic Cannery Row.
  • TripBuzz found 138 things to do with kids in or near Monterey, California, including 105 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salinas, Pacific Grove, Seaside and Carmel.
  • From Bella Monterey Bay to Monterey Bay Whale Watch, the Monterey area offers 76 different types of family activities, including: Whale Watching Tours, Piers & Boardwalks, Walking Trails and Theaters.
  • A thriving affluent residential and tourist community along California's central coast is the city of Monterey. Known for it charming homes and peaceful beach town atmosphere, the city draws thousands of visitors each year. It's pleasant temperatures make outdoor recreation a primary draw allowing patrons to enjoy the local marine life, boating and strolling along the historic Cannery Row.
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Italian and Japanese flavors infuse a menu of seasonal fish, grilled steaks, and housemade linguine
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95% 1633 votes
Walking Trails Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Along with breathtaking views, the Waterfront provides a great place to take nature walks or enjoy watching sea creatures such as seals and whales. With access to the beach, you can also get you feet wet or catch a bite at an oceanfront restaurant.
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95% 1635 votes
Bay Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Monterey Bay is a great place to feel close to nature. Its beautiful sandy beaches, clean waters and regular sightings of marine life in their natural habitat, make the Bay a popular tourist attraction. There are also many seafood restaurants and local shops nearby.
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98% 53 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 299 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary contains 276 miles of shoreline along with 4,601 nautical square miles of ocean, including some of the largest kelp forest in the world. Visitors can watch whales, canoe, fish, explore, and dive.
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84% 4759 votes
Scenic Drives Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Enjoy a relaxing drive along picturesque 17-Mile Drive. A popular route along the Pacific Coastline, it passes many tourist destinations including Lone Cypress and Spanish Bay. On 17-Mile Drive there are also a number of restaurants, beaches and other scenic points where one can stop and take in the view.
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86% 102 votes
Bike Rentals 585 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
Bay Bikes offers rentals, purchase, and information about bikes. You can take a tour of the Monterey area-- they provide information and route maps.
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67% 4850 votes
Historic Districts Cannery Row & Wave Streets, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
Monterey Bay's Cannery Row is a trendy region full of elegant inns, wine bars, clothing stores, bookshops, artisanal bakeries and other attractions. It is popular with residents and is also a major tourist destination in the Bay area.
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85% 13 votes
Theaters 320 Hoffman Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
The only independent theater company in Monterey, Paper Wing Theater Company is a popular local theater offering a variety of live performances ranging from Shakespeare's classics to the witty humor of 'Nine-to-Five' and much more.
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86% 22 votes
Historic Sites 525 Polk Street, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
Part of a collection of historic buildings, the Cooper-Molera Adobe offers you the opportunity to explore and learn about the Cooper family who lived there. The museum store also sells replicas of old-fashioned items.
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100% 12 votes
Historic Homes Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Part of a collection of historic buildings, Stevenson House is where Robert Louis Stevenson penned some of his most famous works. Here you can view a collection of memorabilia dedicated to his life.
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71% 45 votes
Golf 1300 Sylvan Road, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
A part of Pebble Beach Resorts, historic Del Monte Golf Course offers 18 holes of play. Picturesque with challenging holes such as a very long par-5, this course will test even the most experienced golfer.
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