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Over 40 Rides & Attractions for Young & Old!   Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park includes rides, attractions, theme gardens, food concessions, an Events Plaza, and more. Plus, our main attractions - some very unusual, over 50 years old, one-of-a-kind Circus Trees rescued from Scotts Valley, California.

Historic House Museum   Hearst Castle is one of the largest of approximately 5,000 historic house museums in the U.S., with one of the most sophisticated guided tour programs in the country. Once the home of William Randolph Hearst, California State Parks strives to keep the estate looking like a private residence. The tours take the visitor back into time through the interpretation of a combination of many aspects regarding the estate, including William Randolph Hearst and his family, and the collection, architecture, gardens and lifestyle at the Castle. Formal guide training is an integral aspect of Hearst Castle. Castle tour guides are initially trained a total of 168 hours with additional in-service training and ongoing independent study between tours, resulting in a high quality interpretive experience for all who visit "The Enchanted Hill." (less) ... (more)

   Discover life in Monterey's bay without leaving dry land at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

   KidzArt is a fun, unique and confidence-building creative art experience. We offer: Art Classes for kids, teens and adults, Camps, Workshops, Birthday parties for children, Creative Parties for Adults, School and Organizational Fundraisers, Creative Workshops for Adults and Teens KidzArt enhances a child's experience of art. Kids have a great need to express themselves in many ways -- artistically, emotionally, physically and spiritually. KidzArt impacts each and every area of expression. The KidzArt classroom is a non-competitive environment enhanced by soft music that allows children to focus and enjoy what they are doing. Parents see the difference in the quality of art their children bring home. Kids get immediate results as their enthusiasm for art increases. KidzArt impacts their lives by sparking their creative process in other areas as well. KidzArt reaches the artistic individual as well as those who never thought they could draw or create works of art! (less) ... (more)