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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
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
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
San Francisco, California
This is the place to really experience San Francisco's seafaring past. Six of the seven wooden boats moored at the park's Hyde Street Pier are national landmarks, including the square...
Park
Science & Nature Museum
Aidan's Place
Los Angeles, California
This mega playground was designed to be accessible to wheelchair-bound children, so it's wide-open and very inventive. There are four different play areas -- one with sand -- that accommodate...
Playground
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
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
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Disneyland
Thrill-seekers get the full treatment at this mining-themed coaster. Feel like your mining expedition has taken a wild turn as you and fellow...
Attraction
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
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
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