Monterey

An incredibly gorgeous slice of California with a ton of activities for the whole family. This is on my short list of favorite family vacation spots.  Its a good idea to dress in layers, as the fog can roll in quickly or the sun can break through and provide some beautiful warm beach weather. Early autumn is the sunniest time of year, and also a great season to see the monarch migration in Pacific Grove.

HOTELS:  Andril Cottages is a great place located both near the beach and also offers grassy areas onsite to run around and kick a ball.  Also the Howard Johnson’s in Pacific Grove offers decent suite rooms (read: one room for kids, one for adults) at a reasonable price.