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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
Jungle Cruise
Disneyland
Only through the magic of Disney could one cross in minutes from the waters of the Amazon to the banks of the Nile. Not a world geography lesson, this Disney...
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
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
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
Skirball Cultural Center
Los Angeles, California
Don't miss Noah's Ark, the Skirball's combination art exhibit and ingenious indoor playground. The "ark" is divided between four galleries, each with its own combination of playful opportunities and gorgeous...
Art Museum
Playground
World of Color
Disneyland
The World of Color nighttime water spectacular weaves water, color, fire and light into a kaleidoscope of fantasy and imagination. ...
Amusement Park
Ice Skating by the Bay
Monterey Bay, California
It's a rare treat to ice skate outdoors on the West Coast, and the Monterey On Ice seasonal rink is particularly festive....
Ice Skating
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
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