A Monterey family weekend

Day 1

• Afternoon. Check in and let everyone loose at Dennis the Menace Park and the Lake El Estero loop. About Dennis the Menace Park
• Evening. Pool time at the hotel, then an easy dinner nearby.

Day 2

• Morning. Arrive at the Monterey Bay Aquarium early with timed tickets. Plan around the feeding times. About Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Afternoon. Ride a surrey or bikes on the Coastal Recreation Trail, with a stop at Fisherman's Wharf to see the sea lions. About Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
• Late afternoon. Tide pool at Asilomar if the tide is low, or run off energy on the sand at Monterey State Beach. About Asilomar State Beach

Day 3

• Morning. Whale watching from the wharf for older kids, or Lovers Point beach for little ones. About Whale watching on Monterey Bay

Before you go

• Stargazer's 3 Queen Family Room is limited. Book directly and early for school holidays.
• Bring layers. Monterey can be cool and foggy even in summer.