- TripBuzz found 97 things to do with kids in or near Big Sur, California, including 73 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monterey, Carmel, Seaside and Pacific Grove.
- From Pfeiffer Big State Beach to Pfeiffer Beach, the Big Sur area offers 70 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Hiking Trails, Beaches and Camping Site.
- Big Sur is lies along the Pacific Ocean with 90 miles of coastline and extends about 20 miles inland to encompass much of the Santa Lucia Mountains. Visitors come for the different activities, sparsely populated area, and unbeatable views, but they stay for the peaceful way of life that many authors and artists have recognized over the years.
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Built in the 1920s, Fox California Theatre offers visitors a variety of touring performing acts, from stand up comedy to musicals. The theater has a balcony seating area, as well as a dance floor below the stage.
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A large open field makes up the central portion of Vince Dimaggio Park. Around the open play space, guests can also enjoy several picnic tables with adjoining barbeque grills in a peaceful rural setting.
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Popular first-run movies are shown across 14 individual screens at Maya Cinemas, which validates parking for movie-goers at the adjoining parking structure since there is no on-site parking. When available, movies are shown in 3-D or Dolby Atmos.
29.3 Miles
One Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
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The National Steinbeck Center celebrates the life and works of author John Steinbeck. Visitors will discover artifacts from his life and pieces of his history that shaped the stories he told including, The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden.
29.4 Miles
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The Farm
Hwy 68 off the Spreckels Road Exit, P.O. Box 247, Salinas, CA 93902
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The Farm, located in Salinas, is a working farm that also operates as an agricultural center, educational demonstration farm and produce stand. The farm allows adults and kids to pick their own produce, visit with the animals and tour the grounds.
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Glorya Tate Park is a small and traditional city park which is open to the public. The entire park is fenced in for additional safety, and it features an on-site building that can be rented for small gatherings for up to 60 people.
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Jim Cox Adventures is a full service archery range and wild game hunting training facility. Bow hunting for beginners is featured, along with a gun range and a bow shop is available on site.
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Featuring a large swimming pool with designated lap swimming lanes, a shallow area for kids, and a diving well, the Salinas Aquatic Center offers swimming lessons for students of all ages.
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1 Maryal Drive, Salinas, CA 93906
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Carefully designed to be accessible to all children, regardless of challenges or disabilities, Tatum's Garden Fully Inclusive Accessible Playground features a variety of amenities, including swings, climbing areas, see saws, and other equipment.
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Featuring a stadium that can accommodate up to 17000 guests, the Salinas Sports Complex hosts a wide variety of events, including rodeos, soccer games, rugby matches, and an array of concerts.