🌊 12 BEST THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA! 🐚💙 🏖️ Lovers Point Beach — sandy shores and small waves, perfect for little explorers 🥾 Point Lobos State Natural Reserve — easy hikes with breathtaking coastal views. Bird Island Trail and Cypress Grove Trail are our favorites! 🛝 Gloria Jean Tate Park — a huge new playground in Marina, just a short drive from Monterey 🐠 Monterey Bay Aquarium — an unforgettable experience for kids and adults ⚓ Cannery Row — stroll along the waterfront, explore the shops, and grab a treat 🚲 Monterey Bay Coastal Trail — enjoy a scenic walk or bike ride along the ocean 🦀 The Great Tide Pool — one of my favorite spots to watch marine life right on the beach! This experience is seasonal, so check conditions before visiting 🦞 Old Fisherman’s Wharf — an easy waterfront stroll with plenty of seafood restaurants 🦋 Pacific Grove Butterfly House — a quick stop with a heartwarming story behind it 🌳 Windyhill Park - fully gated park, Dennis the Menace Playground- the most popular 🚗 17-Mile Drive — a beautiful scenic drive with stunning ocean views and plenty of photo stops 🐋 Whale watching — an incredible opportunity to see marine wildlife in its natural habitat! 🏨 Where we stayed: Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course. It was a wonderful base for our family getaway, with outdoor activities for kids, a heated pool, and a convenient location for exploring the area. ✨ SAVE this list for your next Monterey trip and send it to a family planning a California coastal getaway! Follow @miks_outdoors for more kid-friendly adventures around California and beyond! 💙 — TikTok @miks_outdoors