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Monterey Bay Parent » Military Families

Military Families

Your VIP Pass to America’s Birthday

Military families get front-row access to America’s 250th birthday — from free national park passes and Blue Star Museums to cruise credits and theme park discounts. Here’s how to make the most of your service this milestone year.

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California’s History & Culture: 21 Must-Do Experiences

From Alcatraz to the Carmel Mission, explore 21 incredible history and culture experiences across California — including several right here in Monterey County.

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California’s Military Heritage: 25 Must-Do Experiences

From Fort Point beneath the Golden Gate to the USS Midway and Monterey’s own Lower Presidio, explore 25 powerful California military heritage sites and experiences.

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California Food & Drink: 21 Must-Try Experiences

From Dungeness crab at Fisherman’s Wharf to artichokes in Castroville and wine in the Santa Lucia Highlands, discover 21 essential California food and drink experiences.

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California Family & Kids: 33 Must-Do Experiences

From Disneyland to Dennis the Menace Park and MY Museum in downtown Monterey, discover 33 incredible California experiences perfect for families and kids.

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California Sports & Adventure: 21 Must-Do Experiences

From skiing Lake Tahoe and surfing Santa Cruz to the IndyCar finale at Laguna Seca and biking the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail, discover 21 must-do California sports adventures.

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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.

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California Scenic Drives & Road Trips: 16 Must-Do Routes

From 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.

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California City Experiences: 22 Must-Do Urban Adventures

From 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.

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California Wildlife & Nature: 13 Must-Do Experiences

From monarch butterflies in Pacific Grove and sea otters in Monterey Bay to gray whale migrations and sandhill cranes, discover 13 incredible California wildlife experiences.

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Uniquely California: 22 One-of-a-Kind Experiences

From 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.

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California’s Coast & Beaches: 16 Must-Do Experiences

From 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.

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