California Arts & Entertainment: 20 Must-Do Experiences
From the Hollywood Bowl and Getty Center to the Golden State Theatre in downtown Monterey, discover 20 incredible California arts and entertainment experiences.
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.
From the Hollywood Bowl and Getty Center to the Golden State Theatre in downtown Monterey, discover 20 incredible California arts and entertainment experiences.
Read ArticleFrom Pacific Coast Highway through Big Sur to the 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Valley Road, discover 16 incredible California scenic drives and road trips for families.
Read ArticleFrom Cannery Row and Carmel-by-the-Sea to San Francisco’s Ferry Building and LA’s Original Farmers Market, discover 22 must-do California city experiences for families.
Read ArticleFrom monarch butterflies in Pacific Grove and sea otters in Monterey Bay to gray whale migrations and sandhill cranes, discover 13 incredible California wildlife experiences.
Read ArticleFrom walking the Path of History in Monterey and climbing Point Pinos Lighthouse to grunion runs, Glass Beach, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway — 22 bucket-list California experiences.
Read ArticleFrom monarch butterfly groves to bioluminescent waves, California’s 800-mile coastline is endlessly surprising. Here are 16 coastal experiences your family should put on the bucket list — including several right here in Monterey County.
Read ArticleFrom El Capitan to Mono Lake’s tufa towers, California’s national parks and natural wonders offer some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth — and military families get in free. Here are 18 experiences worth putting on your bucket list.
Read ArticleWhether you’re beating the beach crowds or discovering a farmers market your kids will actually love, our Family Summer Bucket List for Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties is packed with affordable, off-the-beaten-path adventures the whole family can enjoy all season long.
Read ArticleMost visitors to California's coast come chasing sunsets — but Monterey County has a geographical advantage that often goes unnoticed. Because much of the shoreline...
Read ArticleThis summer, Monterey Bay Parent is partnering with local dad Beau to bring you a weekly video series of simple, screen-free activities designed to help families slow down and savor the season. Beau, who is dad to Archie and Esme, is passionate about unplugging and being present, and his ideas are the kind that require nothing more than a little time, some imagination, and the people you love most.
Read ArticleA local leadership program is creating an outdoor installation where families can make music, explore art, and connect with Carmel's creative spirit. A new outdoor...
Read ArticleWhether you’re committed to the “raise your kid like it’s the 90s” trend or just minimizing screen time, distractions are still an essential part of...
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