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Things To Do With Toddlers

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Seacliff State Beach

Seacliff State Beach

Camping & hiking among redwoods. Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking.

State Park Dr, Seacliff, CA 95003

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

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

Treasure Hunt: The Ride

Visit this great place for kids and families!

700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Old Fisherman's Wharf

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

Del Monte Beach

Del Monte Beach

Waterfront with boardwalk & dunes. Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas.

653 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, United States

Monterey Bay Aquarium

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

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

Giggles-N-Wiggles

Giggles-N-Wiggles

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1855 41st Ave Suite F12, Capitola, CA 95010

Chanticleer Ave County Park

Chanticleer Ave County Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1975 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery

The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA 95010

The Mystery Spot

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

Giggles-N-Wiggles Bouncer, Arcades family entertainment center

Giggles-N-Wiggles Bouncer, Arcades family entertainment center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1855 41st, Capitola Rd Suite F12, Capitola, CA 95010

LEO’s Haven Accessible Playground

LEO’s Haven Accessible Playground

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1975 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Lincoln Glen Park

Lincoln Glen Park

Small park with playground & green space. Small community park offering a playground & tot lot, water spray area, green space & picnic tables.

Curtner Ave & Radio Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Dennis The Menace Playground

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 Mirror Maze and Laser Challenge

Monterey Mirror Maze and Laser Challenge

Mirror maze with a vibrant setup. Walk-through mirror maze with a psychedelic vibe & activities for team-building & parties.

751 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Laguna Grande Regional Park, Monterey side

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

Monterey County Youth Museum

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

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

El Estero Park

El Estero Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

725 Pearl St, Monterey, CA 93940, United States

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