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California Screamin'
Disneyland
Coaster fans will definitely give their lungs a workout on this steel wonder. Designed in the spirit of old-fashioned wooden coasters, the twists, turns...
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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
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
Los Angeles, California
This fun museum has its tongue firmly in cheek (or does it?) and kids will get a kick out of exhibits like the two-headed baby, 1,000-pound man and...
Special Collection
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
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
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
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....
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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
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
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Sunny Southern California Dreamin'
San Diego, CaliforniaThe weather's fine in America's Finest City: Ogle orcas at SeaWorld, b...