Playground

Right next to the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, this spot pretty much sells itself — kids can watch butterflies drift through the pines and then hit the playground without anyone having to drag them across town. Pacific Grove locals know it as one of those easy, low-key stops that works for the whole family. The accessible setup means nobody gets left out, which isn’t something you can say about every playground around here. It’s the kind of place you end up staying longer than planned.