Best Family-Friendly Attractions
Explore the best family-friendly attractions in Monterey.
Hellyer County Park
Urban park with a multi-use, paved trail. Green space featuring a 15-mile paved trail, plus picnicking, disc golf, a dog park & a velodrome.
985 Hellyer Ave, San Jose, CA 95111
Neary Lagoon Park
Wildlife habitat with floating walkways. Wildlife refuge with trails & floating walkways, bird-watching areas, tennis courts & a playground.
110 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Harvey West Park
Park with pools, ball fields & play area. Sporty park with swimming pools, baseball fields, a bike pump track, playground & picnic areas.
326 Evergreen St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Lighthouse Point
Visit this great place for kids and families!
701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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
Treasure Hunt: The Ride
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700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
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
Chanticleer Ave County Park
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1975 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Capitola Historical Museum
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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
Creekside Park
Landscaped hub with soccer & play areas. Soccer fields, a playground & a community room make up this urban green space with walking paths.
10455 Miller Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014, 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
Cannery Row
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700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Monterey State Historic Park
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20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
Laguna Grande Regional Park, Monterey side
Waterfront area with picnic tables. Green space on the water offering a volleyball court, play area, picnic tables & public barbecues.
401 Virgin Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, United States
Lower Presidio Historic Park
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Corporal Ewing Rd, Monterey, CA 93944
Monterey Sea Lions
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1 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
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