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 .