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Monterey Bay Whale Watch

Monterey Bay, California

Good for School-Age Kids

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Marine biologists come from all over the world to study the whales and dolphins in Monterey Bay, so why shouldn't you?...

Boat Tour
Boat Ride

Musée Méchanique

San Francisco, California

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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A part of Fisherman's Wharf, a walk into the Musée Mécanique (French for "mechanical museum") is like taking a step back in time before video games, iPods, and other means...

Special Collection

Museum of the American West

Los Angeles, California

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Does your kid have a thing for cowboys? Then this should be a definite stop on your itinerary. Since the museum was founded by former Western star Gene Autry, there's...

History Museum

Nature Center at Happy Isles

Yosemite National Park, California

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If you're visiting Yosemite in summer, the Nature Center at Happy Isles is a must-do. (It's also open on some weekends in spring and fall.) There are lots of...

Science & Nature Museum

Nepenthe Restaurant, Café Kevah and The Phoenix Gift Shop

Central Coast, California

Good for Babies

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What Nepenthe's famous for, above all else, is the spectacular not-to-be-missed view. Order some appetizers and a drink at Café Kevah and sit out on the terrace. Then spend time in the Phoenix which is part gift shop, part local craft display....

Craft & Hobby Store
Souvenir & Gift Store
Roadside Landmark
Café
Restaurant

Old Fisherman's Wharf

Monterey Bay, California

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Touristy it is, but Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey is a must-do for two reasons:...

Souvenir & Gift Store
Ice Skating
Boating
Fishing
Sailing

Old Mission Santa Barbara

Central Coast, California

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Built in 1786, the Santa Barbara Mission was the 10th of the 21 missions established by the Spanish.The current church is s one of the fanciest in the chain, hence the term "Queen of the Missions." ...

Roadside Landmark
Historical Landmark
History Museum
Special Collection

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

San Diego, California

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Step into Old Town and you walk into the past. Designed to resemble what California was like until 1848, this charming state park has a plaza surrounded by historic buildings...