- TripBuzz found 138 things to do with kids in or near Monterey, California, including 105 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salinas, Pacific Grove, Seaside and Carmel.
- From Bella Monterey Bay to Monterey Bay Whale Watch, the Monterey area offers 76 different types of family activities, including: Whale Watching Tours, Piers & Boardwalks, Walking Trails and Theaters.
- A thriving affluent residential and tourist community along California's central coast is the city of Monterey. Known for it charming homes and peaceful beach town atmosphere, the city draws thousands of visitors each year. It's pleasant temperatures make outdoor recreation a primary draw allowing patrons to enjoy the local marine life, boating and strolling along the historic Cannery Row.
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Featuring a 120-foot waterfall, Salmon Creek Falls Trail brings visitors close up to the waterfall over rocky terrain. The trail can be used for hiking and also has swimming areas and a shallow river that can be used for wading.
13.4 Miles
241 S Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
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From comedy shows to MMA fights, Fox Theater Salinas offers visitors a wide variety of entertainment options to see on its stage. The venue has two levels of seating; with a downstairs bar, general admission area, and VIP lounge.
13.7 Miles
A 30-lane bowling center, Valley Center Bowl offers open and league bowling with overhead monitors featuring 3D graphics. The center provides a grill with food and drinks, television screens, party hosting and a bar with adult beverages.
13.7 Miles
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.
14.1 Miles
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132 Central Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
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Fan's of John Steinbeck will enjoy a visit to The Steinbeck House and Best Cellar Gift shop. The house was the childhood home of the famed author and now operates a restaurant and museum, while the gift shop offers a wide array of specialty gifts and Steinbeck's books.
14.2 Miles
Somos gallery is a unique art-gallery specializing in underground, urban, tattoo art, dunnys, kidrobot, vinyls, and modern clothing and accessories. Art-loving and helpful staff are knowledgeable and support local art and music through live music and exhibits.
14.2 Miles
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.
14.3 Miles
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.
14.3 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.