Staying at the Monterey Downtown Travelodge puts you within walking distance to many of the areas kid friendly attractions and just a short drive away from the rest. This will help make your family vacation a fun and stimulating vacation for all. The Monterey Peninsula offers a wide variety of things to do with children in Monterey, making it the perfect choice for a summer vacation or weekend visit. A great family getaway is what we have in mind. Many of these are a short walk away from our central location. Lots of restaurants can be found within a few blocks as well.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
(831) 648-4888
The world renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium is open seven days a week and a marvel of an attraction. Tickets available for purchase at the front desk for guests staying at the Monterey Downtown Travelodge.
Adventures by the Sea
(831) 372-1807
Discover the beautiful Monterey Peninsula pedaling a bicycle along the recreation trail, around the rocky shores of Pacific Grove and into breathtaking 17-Mile Drive. Or explore the kelp forest and abundant marine life along Cannery Row or Stillwater Cove from an ocean kayak! Rent a kayak or take a guided tour. Try something new with their Stand Up Paddle-boarding and experience this new sport!
Del Monte Beach
Bring the buckets, shovels and boogie boards to Del Monte Beach.
Monterey's My Museum
(831) 649-6444
Located on Washington Street in downtown Monterey, 3 blocks from the. Travelodge; the My Museum provides an environment unique to any other in Monterey County. This 8,500 square foot museum is packed with a variety of hands on exhibits, making each visit unique and exciting.
Dennis the Menace Playground
(831) 646-3860
This famous playground is known throughout the state for its whimsical equipment, which includes a drinking fountain inside the mouth of a lion, a swinging rope bridge, a roller slide, and a life-sized hedge maze, among others.
Lake El Estero Paddle Boats
(831) 375-1484
Walk from the Monterey Travelodge to one of Monterey's landmarks. A skateboard park is nearby and a baseball park with group BBQ facilities. Kids love powering their own paddle boat on Lake El Estero, a freshwater lake surrounding Dennis the Menace Park. Kayaks and canoes can also be rented for use on the lake.
Jump-N-Around
(831) 657-9841
Do the kids need to burn off some energy? Take them to Monterey's Jump-N-Around. 6000 square feet of inflatable fun. Velcro walls, giant slides, bounce houses, bungee runs, boxing rings, video arcade, air hockey, private parties and more!
Sanctuary Rock Gym
(831) 899-2595
Do your kids like to climb? The Sanctuary Rock Gym provides learning on how to boulder, top-rope or lead climb.
Monterey Mirror Maze / Laser Challenge
(831) 649-MAZE
On Cannery Row near the Aquarium is a high quality, creatively designed mirror maze walk-through is the feature attraction at this brand new family attraction. No matter what your age you will love getting lost in our psychedelic setting complete with high tech lighting and pumping music. It's a great opportunity for families and couples to solve this challenge together. "Break the Vault" Laser Maze Challenge is for the competitive visitor who wants to try their skill in a Mission Impossible setting. It's time to put your game face on...The object is to navigate the laser maze as quickly as possible to reach the end of the Bank Vault without breaking a beam. Jump, crawl, climb & sliver your way through an obstacle course of brilliant green highly, sensitive lasers radiating from the walls of the bank vault.
Oceans 18 Black light Miniature Golf
(831) 643-9215
Oceans 18 is the first and only indoor black light miniature golf course on the Monterey Peninsula! We offer a unique recreational facility to the Peninsula and its guests. Come experience the entertainment! Located upstairs in the West wing of the American Tin Cannery near the Aquarium.
Del Monte Movie Theater
(831) 373-8051
Walk along and shop at Del Monte Center. Once you are done, head to the movie theater and watch that new movie you have been dying to see.
Wild Things & Exotics
(831) 455-1901
Wild Things, Inc. is an animal rental company that provides dedicated service to providing professionally, humanely trained wild and exotic birds and animals.
John Steinbeck Center
(831)775-4721
The Center is located in John Steinbeck's hometown of Salinas, California, a scenic 17-mile drive from Monterey in the heart of Steinbeck Country. The Museum offers three distinct visitor experiences in literature and history, agriculture and art, as well special events and educational programs.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
(831) 423-5590
The Boardwalk is a half-mile long historic park next to Santa Cruz's mile long main beach. It includes more than 34 rides and attractions and features two national historic landmarks.
Bonfante Gardens
(408) 840-7100
Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park is a one-of-a-kind experience combining four unique gardens and amusement rides with the mid-20th Century history and agricultural roots of Santa Clara Valley.