Create a Summer Bucket List
There’s just something about summer that makes people smile. Combat the age-old phrase “I’m booored”, by coming up with a summer bucket list as a family.
Read ArticleFrom tide pools in Pacific Grove to strawberry fields in Watsonville, free concerts in Carmel to family bike rides along Cannery Row - here's our running, locally written guide to family-friendly outings across the Monterey Peninsula, Salinas Valley, and Big Sur coast. New events and articles added every week.
There’s just something about summer that makes people smile. Combat the age-old phrase “I’m booored”, by coming up with a summer bucket list as a family.
Read ArticleWhether it’s a road trip or a flight, keeping kids entertained while traveling is key to a parent’s sanity. Here are ten book suggestions to keep your kids engaged while traveling.
Read ArticleMost people love a good hamburger, and almost everyone has a recommendation for where to find the best one. After asking for recommendations in our Facebook group, we set out to try over a dozen of the recommended burgers.
Read ArticleThought summer camp was just for kids? Think again… There has been a growing trend in recent years for summer camps for the whole family. The idea is that everyone can join in on the fun that was once reserved for kids and their camp counselors.
Read ArticleThought summer camp was just for kids? Think again… There has been a growing trend in recent years for adult only camps. The idea is that everyone can join in on the fun that was once reserved for kids and their camp counselors.
Read ArticleOf course, it’s great physical exercise to lace on sneakers or hiking boots and hit the trails but the benefits extend to the mental and emotional. Here are ten local trails that your family will enjoy:
Read ArticleWe are so lucky because California offers a wide array of camps specializing in different activities. Here is a list of 12 sleepaway camps in California including several options in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.
Read ArticleMaking sure your child has a great experience at summer camp is a priority whether it is his first time or fifth time. The key is to find out what your child wants to do, give him options and let him have a voice in the process.
Read ArticleIt’s raining, it’s pouring in Monterey . . . and the kids are whining! What do you do when it’s frightful outside and you’re tired of being inside? We have options for your family!
Read ArticleIf your family is ready for a fun romp in the snow, we have great options within a 5-hour drive of Monterey for you to check out.
Read ArticleFebruary is the perfect month to make plans for a girls’ getaway. You may be surprised to hear a girls’ trip will have significant benefits for your mind and body.
Read ArticleDid you know that you can present your Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card and a photo ID on the first full weekend of every month for one free general admission at dozens of US museums?
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