Where To Ice Skate in Monterey, Santa Cruz
While it’s not quite the same to lace up your skates when it’s 65 degrees outside and sunny, there are several options for ice skating fun for Monterey Bay families.
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.
While it’s not quite the same to lace up your skates when it’s 65 degrees outside and sunny, there are several options for ice skating fun for Monterey Bay families.
Read ArticleThe benefits of horseback riding for your child include physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and therapeutic benefits for children with special needs.
Read ArticleFull of fun activities such as the Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp, Santa Cruz County also has no shortage of spooky and mysterious spots to explore.
Read ArticleHere are some fun art outings for children (and adults) of any age in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.
Read ArticleIf you are looking to escape the gloom and fog of the Peninsula, Paso Robles is the place to go. Located less than 2 hours from Monterey, Paso Robles offers warmer temps, sun, and fun for the whole family.
Read ArticleTech marvels, farm animals, and a big scary house–here are five great destinations for fun in San Jose.
Read ArticlePristine beaches, towering sea cliffs, roaring rivers and thundering waterfalls await you in Big Sur, a California gem spanning more than 90 miles of coastline and featuring several state parks. It’s the perfect destination for your next day trip.
Read ArticleIf you are looking for weekend fun, Santa Cruz offers a variety of adventures for the whole family.
Read ArticleTatum’s Garden is a fully-accessible, fully-inclusive outdoors playground located in Salinas, the first of its kind in Monterey County.
Read ArticleThe Monterey Peninsula offers a number of options for gymnastics for kids of all ages. Active kids will appreciate a new way to use their bodies, and kids who need more exercise will enjoy gymnastics.
Read ArticleI grew up listening to my family tell ghostly tales of haunted places. The catch was that these spooky dwellings were right in my hometown of Monterey. In honor of Halloween, here are my favorite five haunted places in Monterey County.
Read ArticleWho knew practicing an instrument could be fun-and-games? In many homes, it involves shouting, grumbling and even tears, but it doesn’t have to be. You can break out of a routine of arguing over music practice by playing instead.
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