The best things to do in Monterey

Old Fisherman's Wharf is clutch this week when you want chowder, sea lion watching, and an easy excuse to be near the water. Grab seafood,…

1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf

San Jose Municipal Golf Course is a classic William P. Bell 18 that blends rolling fairways with sneaky-fast greens, plus a driving range…

1560 Oakland Rd (San Jose)

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr., Laguna Seca Golf Ranch pairs a legit practice facility with a course you’ll want to replay,…

10520 York Rd

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo mixes pint-sized rides, a charming puppet theater and real-deal animal moments, including Twix the red panda, plus…

748 Story Rd (San Jose)

Membership-only venue featuring a Nicklaus-designed golf course, restaurant, and race track.

100 Pasadera Dr

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

976 Blossom Hill Rd (San Jose)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

925 Blossom Hill Rd #2000 (San Jose)

Country club offering membership, and a golf course, as well as scenic views.

3000 Club Rd (Pebble Beach)

Movie theater in Pacific Grove offering active military discounts and auditorium rentals.

525 Lighthouse Ave (Pacific Grove)

Restored 1927 motion picture house turned performing-arts venue, also offers private event options.

345 S 1st St (San Jose)

Indoor trampoline center featuring an open jump arena, a foam cube pit, dodgeball & basketball.

1901 Monterey Rd (San Jose)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

100 10th St (Marina)

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

10 Topgolf Dr (San Jose)

Country club with a restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, and an outdoor patio, plus facilities for weddings.

1000 Old Quarry Rd (San Jose)

Golf club offering a driving range and a 9-hole course, plus lessons.

260 Bernal Rd (San Jose)

This retro drive-in movie theater screens the latest releases & pipes sound into cars via FM radio.

3630 Hillcap Ave (San Jose)

Par-69, 18-hole course that offers a driving range, chipping green, and putting green.

1250 Garden Rd

Kid-friendly arcade and escape room venue, plus a lounge area, birthday party spot, and more.

685 Cannery Row Third Floor

Golf academy and course featuring a restaurant with outdoor seating, plus a 27-hole golf club with a restaurant and a pro shop.

23600 McKean Rd (San Jose)

Municipal 18-hole golf course with ocean views, plus a shop, driving range & clubhouse.

77 Asilomar Ave (Pacific Grove)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

3088 Olsen Dr (San Jose)

Rock climbing center offering bouldering and top roping, plus yoga and tai chi classes.

1760 Fremont Blvd # D2 (Seaside)

Waterside street with seafood eateries and gift shops, as well as views of the bay.

700 Cannery Row

Family-friendly amusement center featuring bowling, karaoke, arcade games and a bar.

2200 Eastridge Loop Ste 2094 (San Jose)

Familiar theatre with roomy seating, craft beer and wine, as well as burgers and sliders.

2306 Almaden Rd (San Jose)

Monterey pine–forested 18-hole golf course by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., with bay views & a clubhouse.

3200 Lopez Rd (Pebble Beach)

Wedding and party venue on the beach, featuring an outdoor patio and friendly staff.

285 Figueroa St

Walk-through mirror maze with a psychedelic vibe & activities for team-building & parties.

751 Cannery Row

Golf course featuring an 18-hole course, driving range, well-stocked pro shop & restaurant.

2995 Tuers Rd (San Jose)

180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain.

1649 Naglee Ave (San Jose)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

1700 Del Monte Center

Local park offering a museum with exhibits on regional history, plus picnic tables.

Corporal Ewing Rd

UFO-themed mini-golf venue, with cocktails and San Jose-inspired pizza.

201 S Second St Ste 150 (San Jose)

Revered, members-only golf course set among forest & coastal dunes, with views over Monterey Bay.

3150 17 Mile Dr (Pebble Beach)