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Monarch butterflies have arrived: Three best California monarch sanctuaries

November 1, 2024April 13, 2026 Travel for Kids

Starting in fall, monarch butterflies in western United States migrate to the coast of California where they spend winter months, November to February. Three best monarch butterfly sanctuaries are Pismo Beach, Pacific Grove and Santa Cruz.

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Last weekend in Santa Cruz

February 22, 2018April 15, 2026 Travel for Kids

Presidents’ Day weekend we headed down to Santa Cruz on California central coast. In the winter months, it’s a great time to see marine life – sea otters, sea lions, harbor seals, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a year-round destination.

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Strawberry Day in Watsonville

August 3, 2015April 15, 2026 Travel for Kids

Last weekend we zipped down for a strawberry day in Watsonville (situated between Santa Cruz and Monterey CA). We planned to go to the annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival, but first we stopped at Gizdich Ranch to pick strawberries.

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