🇺🇸 What to Do in Monterey with Kids – A Quick Guide

(Not a full list — feel free to add more in the comments! 👇) 🐠 Monterey Bay Aquarium: Famous as the inspiration for Finding Nemo 🐠🎬. While well-known, it may not compare to some large aquariums in Asia. Opens at 10 AM — gets crowded after noon. The on-site food is overpriced and average 🥪😕. Still, worth a visit if you’ve never been! Downtown Monterey is also nice for a stroll. 🛣️ Highway 1: Monterey is the starting point for the most scenic part of California’s Highway 1 🌊. Consider staying overnight and starting early — driving to Big Sur and back makes a perfect day trip. 🏡 Carmel-By-The-Sea: A picturesque village with cute restaurants and shops 🍽️🛍️. Many places require reservations. Surprisingly easy to park! 🚗✨ This town is the heart of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (usually in August, right before Bay Area schools start). 🌲 17-Mile Drive: Actually a gated community — you pay to enter (once per ticket 🎟️). Features the famous Lone Cypress 🌲 and Pebble Beach Golf Links 🏌️. The Lone Cypress is truly unique. Half a day is enough to see everything, but with kids, take your time — hit the beaches 🏖️ (since re-entry isn’t allowed). Restrooms are limited — available at Bird Rock and Pebble Beach Visitor Center. Plan accordingly! 🚻 🌅 Sunset Drive in Monterey: Like a “budget version” of 17-Mile Drive — great ocean views 🌊, perfect for a relaxed beach day with kids. 🥾 Point Lobos State Natural Reserve: Popular among locals for hiking trails 🌿👟 — peaceful and beautiful. There are more smaller spots — too many to cover! Feel free to correct or add suggestions 💬. #USTravel #CaliforniaHighway1 #TravelWithKids #Seattle #BayArea #SanFranciscoTravel #Monterey #FamilyTravel