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Monterey Bay Aquarium

Zoos and Aquariums – Monterey, California

The jellyfish exhibit is captivating. More on insiderpages.com

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Trekaroo
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  • Monterey Bay Aquarium is an all-day affair, if you want to see every single exhibit . More on igougo

  • The Monterey Bay Aquarium was a wonderful place to visit- both for kids and adults alike. Filled with marin... More on Yahoo! Travel

Dennis the Menace Park

Parks – Monterey, California

This is one of the most amazing free public parks I've been to. More on igougo

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  • I can't pass by it without my kids beggi More on igougo

  • This place is a child's paradise. It is just a hop skip and a jump from the beach or the wharf. This is one... More on igougo

Club Dakota

Bars – Santa Cruz, California

Nice bartenders, good crowd, gay- friendly , good atmosphere. More on CitySearch

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  • Love Dakota. Nice bartenders, good crowd, gay-friendly, good atmosphere. wed nights are "ladies night", hav... More on CitySearch

  • The dance club in Santa Cruz for those in the know. This is the "gay club" of downtown, but it's really a m... More on igougo

Mitchell's Cove

Beaches – Santa Cruz, California

Waves crash endlessly on the jagged north coast-seals and sea lions seek refuge in the sandycoves and rocky shores throughout the island-springtime wildflowers explode below occasionalsnow-covered peaks-the endemic island jay screeches ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

Los Padres/Kirk Creek

Campgrounds – Big Sur, California

33 Gravel sites, back-ins, room for slideouts, some shaded, no hookups, close to the ocean, swimming and saltwater fishing. No reservations.Nearby ... More on GreatCampingSpots.com

Jasmine Garden

Parks – Morgan Hill, California

Separate play space for 2-5 year olds (tot lot). Rock Blocks Tunnel, Drum Set, Twist and Shout Slide, Spring Training, Challenge Walk, Sand Box Car, Roundabout, Silo Climber, Spiral ... More on KaBoom.org

Laureles - Vasquez - Spring Loop

Parks – Carmel, California

This loop hike lies at the southeast end, and lightly hiked area, of Garland Ranch. The trail steeply ascends the mountain to Vasquez Ridge at an overlook with a bench. The path follows the ridge, overlooking ... More on Trails

Califrnia State Prks Rcreation

Themeparks – Capitola, California

Category: Amusement Park Land/mineral/wildlife Conservation Califrnia State Prks Rcreation is a great provider of family fun in California. ... More on localamusementparks.com

Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park

Things To Do – Gilroy, California

Inscription. [This is a two-sided marker. Side-one being in English and Side-two being in Spanish:], [Side One:] CHITACTAC For over 3,000 years, this area around the Uvas Creek drainage supported large populations of ancestral Ohlone ... More on HMDB

17-Mile Drive

Things To Do – Carmel, California

Tour the 17- Mile Driveâpreferably in a convertibleâaround the legendary Pebble Beach Golf Links, ogling fantasy ... More on travelandleisure

Stone Arch Vineyards

Wineries And Vineyards – Carmel Valley Village, California

Moon's Kitchen

Restaurants – Gilroy, California

Great and healthy food! More on insiderpages.com

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  • The fish and chips are wonderful . More on Yahoo! Travel

  • I love going to this place whenever I'm in Gilroy. The food is very affordable and the menu is great. Its gets a little cramp when its busy since its a small restaurant located in the corner of a p... More on insiderpages.com

La Morena Bakery

Restaurants – Salinas, California

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Mansmith's BBQ

Restaurants – San Juan Bautista, California

Mouthwatering: These guys have some excellent grub! More on Yahoo! Travel