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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
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
Yosemite National Park, California
Perfect for the railroad buffs in your family -- or anyone pooped from a day of hiking -- this steam train (think: blowing whistles and chugga-chugga sound effects) will take you...
Train
San Diego Zoo
San Diego, California
One of the best-known zoological parks in the world, the San Diego Zoo is packed with fun. From an aerial tram ride to a close look at dik diks...
Zoo
The Disneyland® Resort
Los Angeles, California
When the "happiest place on earth" opened in 1955, it had 20 attractions. Today it has more than 65 (including the separate Disney's California Adventure...
Theme Park
Kidspace Children's Museum
Los Angeles, California
The fun starts when you walk in the door of this interactive, indoor-outdoor museum. You'll pass through mirrored tunnels and walls made of giant pencils, and visit a "diner...
Science & Nature Museum
Cannery Row
Monterey Bay, California
Is it a historical landmark or a giant shopping mall? Well, a little of both, but Cannery Row, despite rows of touristy T-shirt shops, is still a lot of fun....
Boutique
it's a small world
Disneyland
Love it or hate it, "it's a small world" is one ride that's not to be missed. True, the song has inspired exasperation -- so much so, in fact, that it...
Amusement Park
Kids' Camp
Palm Springs, California
Creative play is the name of the game at Kidtopia, Rancho Las Palmas's camp. Kids ages 4 to 12 can sign up for a half or full-day session of arts and crafts, cooking lessons, computer games, and indoor and outdoor play (but no swimming)....
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Campground
Attraction
Monterey County Youth Museum (MY Museum)
Monterey Bay, California
The day we stopped by, toddlers were climbing, sliding and rolling all over "My Day at the Beach," a sort of indoor playground featuring wooden boats and sand blocks....
Children's Museum
Art Museum
Science & Nature Museum
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