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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. 8 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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Historic sites 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 heavily toward ocean experiences and indoor entertainment. The Monterey Bay Aquarium immerses visitors in ocean habitats from the rocky shore to the open sea, while whale watching operators including Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Discovery Whale Watch, Fast Raft, and Princess Monterey Whale Watching offer daily tours to encounter marine species in their natural habitat. For families seeking land-based activities, Monterey Mirror Maze and Laser Challenge features an underwater-themed mirror maze walk-through designed by master maze designer Adrian Fisher, where visitors navigate infinite reflections and psychedelic lighting to find their way through surprising corners and dead ends. Monterey Lanes is a bowling center where visitors bowl by the hour on lanes accommodating up to six people per lane, with shoe rental available. The Monterey County Youth Museum hosts Toddler Gymnastics every Wednesday, taught through games and movement for ages two through five. History buffs can explore the Custom House Museum in downtown Monterey, part of Monterey State Historic Park, where visitors tour historic adobe buildings and learn about the region's cultural heritage.

What this list covers

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

23 of them publish an admission price, 25 publish opening hours, 2 have something dated on now, 8 are running a verified saving.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on November 1, 2026.

How we know these are real

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

“Museums for All Initiative, which enables Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card holders and up to 3 additional family members a $2 admission fee.”

Quoted from mymuseum.org · checked on

Common questions

How many attractions in Monterey are running a deal?
8 of the 30 attractions in Monterey currently have a verified saving, covering 10 offers in total. Each is quoted from the attraction’s own website. Examples include GoCar Tours | Monterey Sea Car Tours, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay Whale Watch. 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?
2 attractions in Monterey have something dated running, 5 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 we do on a rainy afternoon with a young toddler?
Monterey Mirror Maze and Laser Challenge offers free admission for ages zero through five. Monterey County Youth Museum hosts Toddler Gymnastics every Wednesday for ages two through five, with an EBT cardholder discount available. Monterey Lanes bowling center accommodates groups up to six people per lane with shoe rental included.
Are there ocean activities beyond the aquarium?
Multiple whale watching operators depart from Monterey, including Princess Monterey Whale Watch, which tours aboard large vessels where visitors observe whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, sea birds, and leatherback sea turtles. Sail Monterey operates from Old Fisherman's Wharf, offering sailing experiences on Monterey Bay. Monterey Bay Boat Charters operates vessels to observe marine mammals, birds, and other sea life.
What indoor entertainment do we have for older 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, themed escape rooms, and event spaces. High Scores Arcade in Monterey specializes in classic gaming in a nostalgic retro atmosphere.