Monterey County Youth Museum
Traveling with kids? Here is a terrific place for them to work off some excess energy while you recharge. With an admission of $ 8( kids under 2 are free), this is a budget-friendly afternoon activity for the whole family.
See it from Air
You can book anything from a 2 seater biplane to a helicopter to a hot air balloon for aerial views of the historic coastline. Do your research and only pay for what you need. Prices can range from under $ 100 to almost $ 1000 depending on the extras. If you ' re not into wine tasting and exotic stops, an hour in the air can be a reasonable expense for a memorable afternoon.
Price Match or Beat Your Hotel Rate
It can be a challenge to book hotels in Monterey because of the various choices and the wide range of prices. Decide in advance what you really need and, as always, do your research. You might want to make some phone calls to test the waters before you use a reservation service to book hotels in Monterey. Once you get a quote from a service, always call the hotel yourself to see if they can match or beat the price.
With a little bit of advance planning, you can put together a Spring getaway that feels like a million dollars but is easy on the budget.