# Kid-friendly places in Monte Rio

4 listed places in Monte Rio: 2 restaurants and 2 playgrounds and things to do. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-10-18, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Places

1. [Lightwave Coffee & Kitchen](https://ourplayday.com/places/lightwave-coffee-kitchen-monte-rio) (restaurant, Monte Rio). A relaxed café with exceptional coffee and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, with outdoor seating.
2. [Monte Rio Community Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/monte-rio-community-beach-monte-rio) (beach, Monte Rio). A long-running community beach on the river, with swimming, a snack bar and rentals.
3. [Northwood Restaurant & Bar](https://ourplayday.com/places/northwood-restaurant-and-bar-monte-rio) (restaurant, Monte Rio). Table shuffleboard and an indoor fireplace.
4. [Rio Theater](https://ourplayday.com/places/rio-theater-monte-rio) (attraction, Monte Rio). A community-run movie theater in an old Quonset hut, showing new releases and family films.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/monte-rio