The Monterey Peninsula is a great place for kids! Here is our list of family friendly activities. I am sure you will find something that will make everyone happy!
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Monterey Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row 831-648-4800
Monterey Zoo 400 River Road 831-455-1902
Monterey Peninsula Recreation Trail (Catch it near Fisherman’s Wharf)
Dennis The Menace Park 777 Pearl Street
El Estero Boating (paddle boats) 798 Del Monte, Monterey 831-375-1484
Earthbound Farms 7250 Carmel Valley Road 831-625-6219
Kayaking at Elkhorn Slough 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville 831-728-2822
Exodus Escape Room 765 Wave St, Monterey (831) 324-0513
Monterey Mirror Maze/Lazer Challenge/Glow in the Dark Mini Golf
751 Cannery Row 831-649-6293
Monterey Bay Sailing 78 Fisherman’s Wharf #1 831-372-7245
Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary 250 Ridge Road 831-648-5716
Movie and TV Tour 301 Alverado, Monterey 831-372-6278
Monterey Lanes (Bowling) 2161 Fremont St, Monterey 831-373-1553
Museums and Galleries
Carmel is known for it’s artistic community. There are over 40 art galleries
downtown alone. For an art gallery your kids might enjoy, try taking them
To “The Art of Dr. Seuss” on San Carlos between 8th & 9th Street in Carmel.
You can reach them at 831-620-0923.
Carmel Mission 3080 Rio Road 831-624-1271
My Museum 425 Washington Street, Monterey 831-649-6444
Presidio of Monterey Museum Corporal Ewing Blvd Bldg 113 831-646-3456
Museum of Natural History in Pacific Grove 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove 831-648-5716
Point Pinos Lighthouse Pacific Grove 80 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove
-Open 1pm-4pm, closed Tues/Wed
Robinson Jeffers Tor House 26304 Ocean View, Carmel 831-624-1813
Moto Talbott Collection 4 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 831-659-5410
Dali 17 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey 831-372-2608
Pacific House Museum Custom House Plaza 831-649-7118
Monterey Museum of Art 559 Pacific St. 831-372-5477
Colton Hall Museum and Jail 570 Pacific 831-646-5648
National Steinbeck Museum 1 Main Street, Salinas 831-775-4721
Carmel Heritage Society 6th & Lincoln, Carmel 831-624-4447
Carmel Art Association Dolores between 5th & 6th 831-624-6176
Whale Watching
Princess Monterey Whale Watching 96 Fisherman’s Wharf #1 831-372-2203
Chris’ Whale Watching 48 Fisherman’s Wharf #1 831-375-5951
Monterey Bay Whale Watch 84 Fisherman’s Wharf #1 831-375-4658
Horseback Riding
Chaparral Ranch Horseback Beach Rides Moss Landing 408-726-8453
Seahorse Equestrian Tours 8305 Prunedale N. Prunedale 831-346-6670
Bike/Surfboard/Kayak Rentals and Lessons
Adventures By The Sea 299 Cannery Row 831-372-1807
Bay Bikes 99 Pacific Street #255C 831-655-2453
Monterey Bay Kayaks 693 Del Monte 831-373-5357
Carmel Surf Lessons 831-915-4065
South Bay Surf Lessons 3720 The Barnyard 831-915-0362
Local Hikes
Saddle Mountain Ranch - 5 & 2 mile round trip hikes up the mountain Dogs allowed on leash.
Point Lobos - 3 miles So. on Hwy 1 - No dogs allowed to enter, even if they are just in your car.
Garland Ranch - 6 miles east on Carmel Valley Road. Can’t miss it. Dogs on leash only.
For more hikes in the area, go to www.alltrails.com on your mobile
Theaters
Century Theater in Del Monte Shopping Center 1700 Del Monte Center 831-373-8051 Movies
Forest Outdoor Theater Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel 831-622-0100 performance
Sunset Center San Carlos & 9th, Carmel 831-624-3996 performance
Golden Bough Playhouse 4 Monte Verde, Carmel 831-622-0100 performance
Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado Street, Monterey 831-372-3800 performance/movies
Drives
17 Mile Drive ($10 entry fee)
Highway 1 to Big Sur (26 miles from Carmel to Big Sur)
“Tour of Carmel” App (Download VoiceMap for free) Choose Monterey Peninsula then Carmel