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Things to do in Monterey with kids

Tours & cruises, museums and family fun — 30 places to go with kids in Monterey, California. 2 free to enter · most admission $15 to $60. 4 have a verified saving right now.
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Tours & cruises in Monterey8

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Museums in Monterey6

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Family fun in Monterey4

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Escape rooms in Monterey2

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Ice & roller skating in Monterey2

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Parks & beaches in Monterey2

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Bowling in Monterey1

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Zoos & aquariums in Monterey1

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Adventure in Monterey1

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What’s on in Monterey

Within 25 miles of Monterey. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.

Free in Monterey

2 attractions in Monterey get you in for nothing, in the venue’s own words.

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Places with deals in Monterey

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Monterey's attractions lean toward museums and water-based activities, with the Monterey Bay Aquarium leading the way through ocean habitats from rocky shore to open sea. The Custom House Museum in downtown Monterey tours historic adobe buildings and explores the region's cultural heritage, while the Monterey Museum of Art operates two locations with exhibitions of American, California, and contemporary painting, photography, and mixed media. For families seeking action, Monterey Lanes bowling center accommodates up to six people per lane with shoe rental, and Monterey Mirror Maze and Laser Challenge features a psychedelic walk-through maze designed by Master Maze Designer Adrian Fisher, the only such maze on the peninsula. Whale watching dominates the waterfront, with multiple operators like Princess Monterey Whale Watch and Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching offering tours where visitors encounter marine species in their natural habitat. The town also supports escape rooms, roller skating, arcade gaming, and historic sites around Monterey State Historic Park near Fisherman's Wharf.

What this list covers

Monterey has 30 places to go, mostly tours & cruises (8), museums (6), family fun (4).

22 of them publish an admission price, 24 publish opening hours, 4 have something dated on now, 4 are running a verified saving.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on October 14, 2026.

How we know these are real

Savings here are quoted from the attraction’s own website, word for word. This one, for example:

“Bicyclists: Receive 50% off Museum admission on Thursday when you show us your helmet.”

Quoted from montereyart.org · checked on

Common questions

How many attractions in Monterey are running a deal?
4 of the 30 attractions in Monterey currently have a verified saving, covering 5 offers in total. Each is quoted from the attraction’s own website. Examples include Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Lanes, Monterey Mirror Maze and Laser Challenge. Check each venue’s offer wording and eligibility conditions.
How much do things to do in Monterey cost?
Most admission in Monterey runs $15 to $60 per person, and 2 places are free to enter. Published prices run from $12 to $381.60 — $12 at Monterey Skates, $381.60 at Fast Raft, across 4 attractions in Monterey that publish their own. Each figure is that venue’s own price line for what it names, which is not always plain admission, and each attraction’s page carries the rest of its rates.
What’s on in Monterey right now?
4 attractions in Monterey have something dated running, 7 listings between them. Each carries its own dates and the venue’s own sentence, and nothing is listed once its dates have passed.
Is there anything free to do in Monterey?
2 attractions in Monterey say on their own website that admission is free. We only say free when the venue does, unqualified — a child rate priced at nothing is not a free attraction. Examples include Presidio of Monterey Museum, Ventana Wildlife Discovery Center.
What kinds of attractions are included?
tours & cruises (8), museums (6), family fun (4), escape rooms (2), ice & roller skating (2), parks & beaches (2), bowling (1), zoos & aquariums (1), adventure (1), shows & live entertainment (1), historic sites (1), mini golf (1).
Are these deals guaranteed to still be available?
No. Every deal here carries the date it was last checked on the attraction’s own website and a link straight to the page it came from, so you can confirm it before you travel. Prices and offers change without notice.
What can young children do in Monterey without much planning?
Monterey County Youth Museum in downtown Monterey is an interactive space where children and adults engage in hands-on learning through creative play. Monterey Mirror Maze and Laser Challenge offers free admission for ages 0–5. The Sensory Garden at Pacific House Adobe provides a walled garden to explore, and Ice Skating By The Bay operates an outdoor rink at Custom House Plaza.
Where can families spend a full day together?
The Monterey Bay Aquarium immerses visitors in ocean habitats and offers free admission for SNAP/CalFresh EBT cardholders. Old Fisherman's Wharf provides dining, shopping, whale watching, and ocean activities in one waterfront location. Monterey State Historic Park preserves over ten historic structures downtown near Fisherman's Wharf, centered around Custom House Plaza, where multiple museums and gardens cluster together.
What activities suit a rainy afternoon with kids?
Escape Room 831 Wave is an escape room facility where groups work together to solve puzzles and uncover clues before time runs out. Oscar's Playground operates as an entertainment center featuring classic arcade games and themed escape rooms. High Scores Arcade specializes in classic gaming in a nostalgic retro atmosphere, and Monterey Skates is a roller skating rink in Monterey.