Since you are traveling with youngins you will defintely want to stop at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Dennis the Menace Park at Lake El Estero is also a great place for kids to run off some steam in Monterey. You can also take a whale watching tour from Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Check out this list of other family fun activities in Monterey County: http://www.seemonterey.com/tourist-a...ily-adventures

Looks like I am a little late :)

Welcome to the club. :)