Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids
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Capitola Historical Museum
Visit this great place for kids and families!
410 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010, United States
The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery
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1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA 95010
The Mystery Spot
Iconic gravity hill offering tours. Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop.
465 Mystery Spot Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
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15, 26 Station Pl was, Salinas, CA 93901, United States
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Theater & interactive exhibit gallery. Educational multimedia exhibits include theater, touch pools & a remotely operated underwater robot.
35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Free exhibitions on regional wildlife. Nature museum offering exhibits on birds, insects, plants & other wildlife, plus free admission.
165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States
Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855)
Historic light tower from 1850s. Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building.
80 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Aquarium & interactive science museum. Interactive marine science museum & aquarium, with hands-on exhibits, a touch pool & a gift shop.
100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Museum Foundation Pacific
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165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States
Monarch Sanctuary
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250 Ridge Rd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States
San Lorenzo County Park
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1160 Broadway St # 14, King City, CA 93930, United States
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Exhibits exploring wave-riding culture. Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse.
701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Old Fisherman's Wharf
Quaint landmark with dining & shopping. Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities.
1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940, United States
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Sprawling marine life attraction. Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools.
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Rare plants & a butterfly garden. Vast collection of rare plants with a succulent garden, a butterfly area & a eucalyptus grove.
Arboretum Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Natural Bridges Visitor Center
Visit this great place for kids and families!
2531 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Monterey History and Art Museum
Art exhibits & local maritime history. A local history showcase with a collection of maritime artifacts, plus rotating art exhibitions.
5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940, United States
Dennis The Menace Playground
Sizable kids' playground & park. Spacious kids' playground & park featuring activities such as a maze & a rock climbing wall.
777 Pearl St, Monterey, CA 93940, United States
Monterey County Youth Museum
Children's museum with hands-on exhibits. This colorful museum for toddlers & bigger kids features interactive exhibits with a local theme.
425 Washington St, Monterey, CA 93940
Colton Hall Museum and Jail
Exhibits dedicated to California history. Built 1847–1849, this museum in an old government building has exhibits on the history of Monterey.
570 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940, United States
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