The best family-friendly activities in Monterey & Carmel for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore the rugged Carmel coastline where you will have stunning views of Point Lobos, Carmel Beach and Carmel...
$9

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour explores Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey California. It includes the Portola Plaza & Hotel, Custom House Plaza & Museum, the...
$10

Limited time offer: FREE RE-RIDES! Treasure Hunt: The Ride is an interactive theme park ride adventure that the entire family can enjoy and compete for...
$23

Unleash your adventurous side with our Unlimited Games Package! This pass grants you the freedom to explore Monterey's delights while indulging in some truly unique...
$24

Cannery Row is more than just the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Explore the Cannery Row that most visitors never see, with the Original Monterey Walking Tours...
$35

Discover the Real Monterey! Visit historic sites and adobes and hear fascinating tales of the people and events of Old Mexican California's Capitol. Skip the...
$35

The Elkhorn Slough has the largest population of Sea Otters in California, and over 300 species of birds! We’ve been offering guided boat tours of...
$46

As featured in the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle, CARMEL WALKS is the premier walking tour voted "best of" by City Helicopter Tours...
$48

Your walk opens up a whole new vista of Carmel for you while our guides, who are skilled storytellers, weave together the tales of the...
$49

Our powerful eBikes will let you climb the steep hills of Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea with ease! With over 40 miles of scenic coastline to...
$56

Keep an eye out for sea lions, deer, harbor seals, and tide pools along this immersive coastal adventure. Explore the world-famous 17-Mile Drive on an...
$59

This nature walk takes you through serene woodlands, along craggy cliffs and beautiful coves. You may spot otters, seals and sealions, deer and birds. This...
$59

Whale Watching Tour Monterey California
The longest running whale watching company on Monterey Bay. We have 3 boats ranging in size from 53’ to 70’. All boats are USCG inspected...
$62

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey
Enjoy sailing the Monterey Bay without engine noise. You will be offered a complimentary beverage after your captain hoists the sails and catches the wind...
$65

Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Sea Goddess Whale Watching promises a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching experience. Our whale watching tours depart from Moss Landing, right at the mouth of the Monterey...
$70

Monterey Whale Watching Tour
We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and...
$70

17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour
17-Mile Drive offers the ultimate experience to explore the peninsula. You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your guide will take you...
$75

The best way to see the entire peninsula's coast is to begin at Monterey and travel through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. Our bike shop...
$75

Looking to impress your date or just treat yourself to something unforgettable? Our Sunset Cruise is the most popular (and most romantic!) way to experience...
$95

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...
$136

Join Secret Food Tours on a food tour through downtown Carmel by the Sea. You'll dine in several locally owned restaurants, trying some of their...
$148

