AT PLAY St., Salinas. (831) 422-9031, valleycenterbowl.com Attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium The region’s biggest attraction may be its namesake bay, and this is the best place to get a glimpse of the extraordinary creatures that live in its waters. With a guiding mission “to inspire conversation of the ocean,” the Aquarium celebrates the diversity of life therein, with mesmerizing exhibits for all ages. In the evening, it also often becomes a stage for special events. 886 Cannery Row, Monterey. (831) 648-4800, montereybayaquarium.org Monterey Zoo Oh my! There are lions and tigers, a leopard and a black panther, elephants, rhinos, zebras, monkeys and more unusual animals. What is a caracal? You have to visit to find out (looking it up is not as much fun). Many of the animals are from private collections or were formerly circus animals. 400 River Road, Salinas. (831) 455-1901, montereyzoo.com MY Museum The slogan “where children play to learn and adults learn to play” is apt. There are interactive exhibits where youngsters can harvest crops or construct buildings or hang out in a treehouse, all while learning about the world and building creativity. 425 Washington St., Monterey. (831) 649-6444, mymuseum.org Games, Arcades, Rides 2 Player Arcade Shop Both a retro gaming lounge and a shop (repairs, used games), there is an array of vintage arcade video games (think Mortal Kombat II or Joust), as well as console games and even tabletop board games. It’s just good gaming fun all around, tucked in an unassuming storefront. 398 Foam St., Monterey. (831) 324-0669, 2playerarcade.com Escape Room 831 Escape rooms challenge you and your team to work together finding clues and solving riddles. They can take you through a range of emotions, all while you are having a lot of fun—and OK, maybe a moment or two of frustration. Don’t be afraid to ask for a clue. Three Monterey locations: 599 Lighthouse Ave.; 765A Wave St.; 700 Cannery Row, Suite DD. (831) 241-6616, escaperoom831.com High Scores Arcade This throwback is like a museum of video games dating back decades. But it’s not for just looking. No, you get to play—High Scores is an arcade that celebrates classics like Donkey Kong, Frogger, Pac-Man and more. 459 Alvarado St., Monterey. (609) 468-3083, highscoresarcade.com Links Club Ever wanted to take a golf outing to Pebble Beach, St. Andrews or another bucket list WWW.MONTEREYCOUNTYNOW.COM 43 EUROPEAN STYLE SPECIALTY COFFEE BAR AND BIKE SHOP Ocean Ave & Mission St maddogsandenglishmen.com world famous dog friendly sidecar experience- follow us @maddogsbikeshop Carmel-by-the-Sea EUROPEAN STYLE SPECIALTY COFFEE BAR AND BIKE SHOP Ocean Ave & Mission St maddogsandenglishmen.com world famous dog friendly sidecar experience- follow us @maddogsbikeshop Carmel-by-the-Sea EUROPEAN STYLE SPECIALTY COFFEE BAR AND BIKE SHOP Ocean Ave & Mission St maddogsandenglishmen.com world famous dog friendly sidecar experience- follow us @maddogsbikeshop Carmel-by-the-Sea Home of the world famous dog friendly sidecar experience Carmel-by-the-Sea Ocean Ave & Mission St (831) 230-0567 maddogsandenglishmen.com Monterey 400 Cannery Row MadDogEnglishmen2B_2-3v_VG25_EC.indd 1 6/17/25 12:50 PM
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