From San Diego to San Francisco, California offers families and kids plenty of activities and attractions that make this state so popular for family vacations. We feel very fortunate to live in this wonderful state and we hope you enjoy your visit to the Golden State.
San Diego
- 50 Fun Things to do in San Diego with Kids
- 10 Things Not to Miss at Legoland California Resort
- Cruising the San Diego Big Bay
- Strolling Balboa Park
- Cabrillo National Monument
- Carlsbad Flower Fields
- Mission San Luis Rey – King of the Missions
- USS Midway Museum with kids
- Whale Watching Adventures in San Diego
- Celebrating December Nights in San Diego
- Spring at San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden
- Pennypickle’s Workshop at Temecula Children’s Museum
- Fun Times at the San Diego County Fair
- 5 Free Things to Do in San Diego with Kids
Los Angeles
- The Getty Center Los Angeles
- Postcards from Catalina Island
- The Huntington Library, Art Collection & Gardens
- Spring at the Los Angeles Arboretum
- Viewing the Rose Parade Floats Up Close
- Los Angeles Farmer’s Market
- Griffith Park pony rides
- A summer day at Big Bear & Snow Summit
- 5 Free Things to do in Los Angeles with Kids
Orange County
- Disneyland during the Holidays
- OC Great Park
- Mission San Juan Capistrano
- 5 Free Things to do in Orange County with Kids
Central California Coast
- Hearst Castle with kids
- Strolling Solvang: Danish Capital of America
- Visiting Old Mission Santa Barbara
- Mission La Purisima: A Step Back in Time
- Central California Animal Adventures
- A stop at Morro Bay with kids
Palm Springs/Desert Area
Sierra Nevada Area
National Parks/Monuments
- Death Valley National Park
- Devils Postpile National Monument
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Boyden Cavern – King’s Canyon National Park
- King’s Canyon National Park
- Fern Canyon – Redwood National and State Parks
- Stout Grove Trail – Redwood National and State Parks
- Sequoia National Park
- Yosemite National Park: Tioga Pass
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