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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Central Coast, California
Beaches, mountains, and an 80-foot granite waterfall are the atractions in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. The lure of 80-foot McWay Falls, which you can see from above as it plunges into the ocean, might tempt your kids to hike....
Park
Swimming
Hiking
Waterfall
Linn's Fruit Bin Farmstore
Central Coast, California
The highlight of any Central Coast trip is likely to be a tour of Hearst Castle, the extravagant art-bedecked mansion of media magnate William Randolph Hearst. But for kids it's more than a mansion, it's a window into a bygone era of Hollywood glamour....
Petting Zoo
Garden
Specialty Food Store
Restaurant
Bakery
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Central Coast, California
This state park has everything; swimming, surfing, hiking, picnicking, camping. For the perfect short family day hike, choose the two mile roundtrip Valley View Trail. ...
Beach
Swimming
Surfing
Fishing
Hiking
Avila Hot Springs Resort
Central Coast, California
This old-fashioned hot springs and family water park is loads of affordable fun. When we stumbled on Avila a few years ago, we felt like we'd gone back to the old lakeside amusement park that's long gone from our area....
Water Park
Swimming
Dinosaur Caves Park
Central Coast, California
A sort of "roadside attraction," Dinosaur Caves is a private park where, in fact, there have never been any dinosaurs, other than a gigantic man-made statue that was torn down some years ago. However, there are some great caves and cliffside views....
Theater
Comedy
Hearst Castle
Central Coast, California
The highlight of any Central Coast trip is likely to be a tour of Hearst Castle, the extravagant art-bedecked mansion of media magnate William Randolph Hearst. But for kids it's more than a mansion, it's a window into a bygone era of Hollywood glamour....
Historical Landmark
History Museum
Special Collection
Walking Tour
Archaeological Tour
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Central Coast, California
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
San Luis Obispo Downtown Farmer's Market
Central Coast, California
Laying proud claim to the title of the "original" farmer's market, the San Luis Obispo Downtown Farmer's Market, held every Thursday night all year, is still one of the best nationwide and a model that towns across the country have followed....
Farmers Market
Nepenthe Restaurant, Café Kevah and The Phoenix Gift Shop
Central Coast, California
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
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
Central Coast, California
There's nothing quite so funny as the antics of elephant seals, and few places you can get as close a view as at the Rookery....
Roadside Landmark
Aquarium
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