Dennis the Menace Park is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

1. Dennis the Menace Park

8.6
777 Pearl St, Monterey, CA
Playground · 30 tips and reviews

AD N.AD Nys: Best kids park ever. Try the slides, paddle boats, fishing.

Kimberly A.Kimberly Allen: Watch out for baseballs! Rent a boat and peddle around Lake El Estero.... Parking lot gets crowded as the youth center , and baseball field are near by. Restrooms and a snack shack!

Erin P.Erin Pierce: Awesome park!

In-N-Out Burger is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

2. In-N-Out Burger

9.0
1350 Del Monte Blvd., Seaside, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

DanielDaniel: Great burgers as usual. The location is very nice, right next to a small lake with a lot of birds.

Will S.Will Stevens-Smith: Animal style burger and fries is always a winner

Justin H.Justin H: Animal style or go home

Ike's Sandwiches is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

3. Ike's Sandwiches

8.1
570 Munras Ave, Ste 70 (Webster), Monterey, CA
Sandwich Spot · Old Monterey Business District · 12 tips and reviews

Katie F.Katie Fahrion: Ike's is a great sandwich place especially if you want to grab a quick meal while on the go! They have a very diverse selection of sandwiches that will satisfy meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans!

MaryellenMaryellen: So many vegan options! The bread alone is worth the trip.

Anthony Y.Anthony Youhas: Great veggie options; heck, great EVERYTHING options. Some sandwich combos (e.g., Robert Louis Stevenson) other Ike's don't offer. Try your favorite on a nice crisp Dutch Crunch! It's excellent fare.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

4. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

7.5
720 Cannery Row (at Prescott Ave), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 94 tips and reviews

Chris W.Chris Whitney: First round of food was cold! Not good! And kids meals are not even here yet! Bummed

M R.M R: Good service and fresh tasty seafood. New Orleans shrimps were so good! Kids friendly :)

ChiaraChiara: Yummy New Orleans Shrimp!! Delish Fizzy Fun plus you can keep the glass! I love that they ask questions about the movie! It's fun!! Great place! :3

Rosine's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

5. Rosine's Restaurant

7.9
434 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · Old Monterey Business District · 69 tips and reviews

AprilApril: Standard (meh) family restaurant.

Vickie L.Vickie Lester: Love the minestrone soup. Have a bowl every time I'm in Monterey.

Kimberly A.Kimberly Allen: One of my favorite restaurants. The staff are very friendly and have been there for years. Casual atmosphere, breakfast and the scrumptious cakes are best..

Pizza My Heart is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

6. Pizza My Heart

8.0
630 Del Monte Ctr, Monterey, CA
Pizzeria · 30 tips and reviews

Natasha T.Natasha T: The staff here is awesome! It was super busy one night and they mixed up my order. To compensate, they maxed out an empty 'Frequent Muncher' card for me. Free slice, salad & soda next time I visit!

SeeMontereySeeMonterey: Vegetarian or not, the Linda Mar is fantastic!

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Cold Stone Creamery is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

7. Cold Stone Creamery

8.8
1470 Del Monte Ctr, Monterey, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 5 tips and reviews

Matthew P.Matthew Phelps: Always friendly and delicious. Parking can be a challenge since it’s near the theater.

Sarah R.Sarah R: The pie who loved me

Jared A.Jared Apperson: Try the coconut cream pie! It's not on the main menu.

First Awakenings is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

8. First Awakenings

8.5
125 Ocean View Blvd, Monterey, CA
Breakfast Spot · 131 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Kekeke: Triple bogey is a huge amount for the price! Some of the best pancakes I've ever tried. Was just stopping off in Monterey for breakfast, highly recommended

Steve B.Steve B: Squirt bottles are provided to blast the pigeons to make them go away. Great fun.

Lianne M.Lianne M: Free refills on the hot chocolate! Not many know this. All of their Eggs Benedict dishes are yummy.

El Cantaro is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

9. El Cantaro

8.2
791 Foam St, Monterey, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · New Monterey · 23 tips and reviews

Kiersten L.Kiersten Lammerding: Blown away by this place! It’s been 20 years since I’ve had a burrito due to wheat allergies. They have an amazing home made corn large tortilla that is so yummy 💕 Can’t wait to go back!

Samala O.Samala OBrien: The potato tacos are bomb!

Charlotte S.Charlotte Savage: Really good foods....but they use a lot of rice for the filler, ask for light rice. Unless then you are in to that kind of thing....then, whatever.

Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

10. Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.2
886 Cannery Row (at David Ave.), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 420 tips and reviews

Brandon B.Brandon Bowling: The outdoor high and low tide exibit is tons of fun for kids

Aysu O.Aysu Ozgur: Good for kids and families. I think it’s overpriced but good to go once.

Theo H.Theo Hollerbach: Try the Ham and Cheese Quiche - Actually we are eating thus quiche because it came from Parisian bakery fluffy perfect cheese and the crust so flaky wow

Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

11. Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room

8.2
622 Lighthouse Ave (at Hoffman Ave), Monterey, CA
Restaurant · New Monterey · 119 tips and reviews

Jay V.Jay Van Buren: Food and great atmosphere good for kids too

SeeMontereySeeMonterey: The fish sandwich and sweet potatoe fries are to die for! They also have a fantastic Happy Hour

Austin C.Austin Cross: Good vegetarian options

Schooners is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

12. Schooners

7.4
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 52 tips and reviews

Sandra H.Sandra Herrera: The crab bisque was a hit and the stuffed lobster with crab. Amazing! And kid friendly too. Service was on point.

Simone M.Simone Maccaferri: Very elegant restaurant with a fantastic view. Quite expensive, but very good quality and attentive service. I had the baked oyster, and the excellent cioppino paired by a good glass of Chardonnay

Sonya B.Sonya Boggs: Bloody Mary's are a specialty.

Lalla Grill is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

13. Lalla Grill

7.6
1415 Del Monte Ctr, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Carl L.Carl Leiby: The kids menu here is terrific! So many great options.

SchmamieSchmamie: Thai wings are so flavorful and delicious!

ShaunaShauna: If Fabian is working just tell him what you like and tell to make something. His martinis are define.

Mundos Cafe is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

14. Mundos Cafe

8.3
2233 Fremont St (at Ramona Ave), Monterey, CA
Sandwich Spot · 15 tips and reviews

Mitchell M.Mitchell McKenna: Get The Matador for bacon and chorizo goodness!

Tracy M.Tracy Mickle: Get the tri tip sandwich!

TNPNessTNPNess: Best sandwiches ever. Better then Mals market. Trust mee you gotta try it

Compagno's Market & Deli is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Monterey.

15. Compagno's Market & Deli

9.0
2000 Prescott Ave (at Taylor Street), Monterey, CA
Sandwich Spot · New Monterey · 42 tips and reviews

Julie L.Julie Light: Delicious turkey sandwich. Half order is enough for one person. Deviled eggs are good!

Jeffry M.Jeffry McGee: Fatty bo batty sandwiches! This truly is the best sandwich in town! #2 is the shiznit! Bennett hooks it up!

EricEric: Sandwich sizes live up to the hype - ordered whole and it was enough for lunch and dinner - good selection of unusual sodas - wish there was more seating - noticed most people eating in their cars.