Vacationing with kids - recommendations?
We'll be driving up the coast from Long Beach to SF this August, with our two kids under 10. Any great things that we shouldn't miss out on while we're up there?
We'll be driving up the coast from Long Beach to SF this August, with our two kids under 10. Any great things that we shouldn't miss out on while we're up there?
All of this is spot on.
I'll add: Hearst castle near San Simeon. San Luis Obispo is a good place to chill and eat, though it may not be perfect for kids. The nearby beaches may be.
I'll note: driving UP the coast is how all the songs and stories go. Driving down is better - you're closer to the views and the ocean. Not a big deal - just position yourself for turnouts for vistas and beaches and there's not much lost by the difference.
Edit: also Santa Cruz boardwalk is touristy, but good for kids to have fun and get a break.
I highly recommend the Exploratorium. I've only been there as an adult, but it's awesome, and kids seem to love it.
If you have little kids plan for at least a day - we took two to do it properly and had a blast.
Consider the 5 for some or most of it. You may save a bunch of aggravation by getting there a little earlier.
if you plan on going to alcatraz, book your tickets asap. btw it is a lot of walking, and some hills.
Yeah, my wife and I have been to Alcatraz and our kids are so young they wouldn’t appreciate it. So we’re skipping that.
We’re definitely going to be hitting up Free Gold Watch though. That’s my #1 destination right now.
I mean you could be here for the Watsonville Strawberry Festival. Might see you there. We might take the MIL.
Seward slides! One of my favorite things from when I was a kid. Bring cardboard if you can.