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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
Horseback Riding on the Beach at The Livery Stable
Central Coast, California
Guide-led horseback rides on the beach are offered by the Livery Stable at Pacific Dunes Ranch, part of the larger Pacific Dunes park that occupies much of the land southeast of Pismo Beach....
Horseback Riding
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
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Central Coast, California
Anchoring the central square of San Luis Obispo along the banks of a picturesque creek, the "old mission" as it's known is the town's central landmark and meeting place. ...
Historical Landmark
Special Collection
ATV Dune Riding
Central Coast, California
The Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, just south of Pismo Beach, is one of only a few in the state that allow ATVs, and the only place you can ride on the beach itself....
ATV
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
The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville
Central Coast, California
Designed to imitate and old-fashioned vaudeville theater with sawdust on the floor and a honky-tonk piano tinkling away, the Great American Melodrama is a riotous way to introduce kids to the joys of slapstick comedy....
Theater
Comedy
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