- TripBuzz found 132 things to do with kids in or near Carmel, California, including 116 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monterey, Salinas, Pacific Grove and Seaside.
- From Carmel City Beach / Carmel River Beach to Carmel Beach City Park, the Carmel area offers 75 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Scenic Drives, Hiking Trails and Theaters.
- Carmel technically is named Carmel-by-the-Sea due to its position on the Monterey Peninsula which provides a number of sandy beaches on the Pacific coast. The small seaside town is a popular getaway for those wanting to escape the bustling metropolis of San Francisco that is 120 miles north. Early founders of the town were also strongly dedicated to the arts, resulting in a lively arts and performance culture.
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Pacific Grove Oceanview Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA
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The Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard is a walking area that takes guests down the beautiful coastline. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to stroll past an array of flourishing wildflowers.
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Asilomar Avenue, Between Ocean View Boulevard and Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Set on the rocky coast of the Monterey Peninsula, the Point Pinos Lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse on the west coast. Knowledge guides are eager to educate visitors on the landmark's history.
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Seaside Beach is actually part of the larger Monterey State Beach Park. This section of the larger beach offers plenty of white sand for playing and lounging as well as a parasailing launch site.
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Laguna Grande Park, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955
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Sunday Blues in the Park is a free concert series that features artists including Sista Monica and her Blues Band and Paula Harris and her Blues Band. The concert series runs from July until August.
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Providing for an array of outdoor recreation, Robert's Lake/Laguna Del Ray is equipped with walking trails. And surrounded by water, it is a good place to enjoy bird and wildlife watching.
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With Wheel Fun Rentals, visitors can rent Surrey and tandem bicycles that can seat up to six people. The shop hosts bicycle tours that lead visitors near the coastline on a scenic trip through the region.
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Originally established 1950, Trinity Park is an outdoor park that is characterized by wide open fields, picnic tables, and trees. The park is dog friendly and has a stone bench.
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77 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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The Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course boasts a competitive 18-hole layout with gently rolling fairways and dramatic ocean views. Often times, deer can be seen roaming the area, past the many sand dunes and water hazards.
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The one mile long Asilomar State Beach has sandy beaches and rocky coves that ocean goers can enjoy for either swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, exploring the unique ocean wildlife in tide-pools, or walking the 1 mile wheelchair accessible beach trail.
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City of Seaside Aquatics, 1148 Wheeler Street, Seaside, CA 93955
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As an indoor facility, Pattullo Swim Center offers the community a life guard monitored lap pool with a water slide and diving board. The center also hosts learn to swim programs with Red Cross certified instructors.