Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families
Explore unique & hidden gem activities for families in Monterey.
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
Year-round hiking & biking with vistas. Scenic spread on 739 acres with rolling views & trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
Cupertino, CA 95014, United States
New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum
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21350 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120, United States
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
Lighthouse Point
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701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Highlands County Park
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8500 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
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
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
McAbee Beach
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1 Hoffman Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, United States
Neary Lagoon Pier
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California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Westlake Park
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149-111 Bradley Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Steamer Lane
Iconic surf spot with a surfing museum. Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse.
700 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Chanticleer Ave County Park
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1975 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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
Handcar Tours
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3071 Del Monte Blvd, Marina, CA 93933, 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 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
Oscar's Playground
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685 Cannery Row Third Floor, Monterey, CA 93940, United States
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