Monterey, CA

Look for Shamu on the Princess Monterey Whale Watching Tours, Monterey´s number one narrated ocean tour attraction specializing in biology marine wildlife, especially whales. The cruise offers families the chance to see a Gray Whale, Humpback Whale, Blue Whale, Fin Whale, Beaked Whales and even an Orca Whale like Shamu!

Phone: (831) 372-2203
Web: www.montereywhalewatching.com

There´s something fishy going on at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Bring the family to spend the day exploring the ocean and over 35,000 aquatic creatures through the exhibits and attractions at this one-of-a-kind aquarium perched on the Pacific coast's edge. You'll find the aquarium along the historic Cannery Row.

Address: 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 - MAP
Phone: (831) 648-4800
Web: www.montereybayaquarium.org

Kids rule at My Museum! The museum is dedicated to kids and lets them touch tons of cool stuff at hands-on exhibits and attractions like My Day at the Beach, My Imagination Tree, My Go-Fore Golf, My Hospital, My Creation Station, My Theater, My Town Hall, My Healthy Farm and more.

Address: 425 Washington St., Monterey, CA 93933 - MAP
Phone: (831) 649-6444
Web: www.mymuseum.org

Family fun is on a roll at Monterey Lanes. Enjoy hours of fun at a bowling center with plenty of lanes to keep the action rolling. With a casual atmosphere, comfy bowling shoes, a snack bar, and arcade room, your family will want to play game after game. Bring your best bowling tricks with you and let the good times roll!

Address: 2161 Fremont St., Monterey, CA 93940 - MAP
Phone: (831) 373-1553

Catch countless hours of family fun and attractions at Old Fisherman´s Wharf! The wharf has adventures like whale watching, glass-bottom boat tours, bay cruises, deep-sea fishing, smiley orca face painting, children´s face painting, block buster movies, harbor side restaurants, and so much more for you and your family.

Address: 39 Fisherman´s Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940 - MAP
Phone: (831) 375-4604
Web: www.montereywharf.com

Take the family to see a play at the Ariel Theatrical. Watch fairytale favorites and children's stories come to life on the stage. The youthful cast has performed lively past productions of favorites like Chicken Little, Wonderland and The Velvet Rabbit, Three Piggy Opera, The Wizard of OZ, and Fiddler on the Roof.

Address: 320 Main St., Oldtown Salinas, CA 93901 - MAP
Phone: (831) 775-0976
Web: www.arieltheatrical.org