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Old Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey Bay, California
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
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
The Haunted Mansion®
Disneyland
This loveably creepy establishment has been a favorite in the Disney empire since it opened in 1969. Accompanied by an amusingly eerie soundtrack, there are some amusing hair-raising moments...
Attraction
La Jolla Shores
San Diego, California
La Jolla Shores is easily one of the most family-friendly beaches in San Diego County. The city of La Jolla is often called San Diego's Riviera for its azure...
Beach
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
San Diego, California
Over 100 hands-on exhibits, many of them with the motto "do touch!," make this science center an exciting place for kids and fun for the whole family. Rotating exhibits...
Science & Nature Museum
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
Knott's Soak City
Palm Springs, California
Take the edge off the sweltering summer heat by cooling down at the aptly-named Soak City. Thrill seekers will beeline for the Surfrider Rapids, Sea Snake, and Pacific Spin, building up courage for the seven-story Tidal Wave Tower. ...
Water Park
Monterey Bay Whale Watch
Monterey Bay, California
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
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