Don't pretend you're too cool to gawk at these guys, who canoodle, belch and scratch their backsides on the docks of Pier 39. As many as 1300 come, as they have since 1990, providing many photo ops from January to July. www.pier39.com
Lost in the Castro - near the corner of Douglas St and Seward St, about five or six blocks southwest of Market St and Castro - this tiny park has a couple of curving concrete slides that are fun to slide down. There are usually cardboard boxes handy to sit on and go, but BYOB (bring your own box) to be sure. Seriously, does any city have more fun?
Hi Brad and Angelina,
Glad to hear you'll be vacationing in Monterey this weekend! It's a beautiful area. Here are my suggestions for things to check out with the kids:
- Cannery Row: Lots of shops and restaurants.
- Monterey Bay Aquarium: I love their jellyfish exhibit.
- Point Lobos State Reserve: Best hike. You might spot an otter or sea lion!
Be sure to book an Airbnb!
Ashton




















