Travel Reference
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Plan Your Trip
Travel with Children
Coastal California is a tailor-made destination for traveling with kids. The
kids will already be begging to go to Southern California's theme parks. Get
those over with (you might enjoy them too) and then introduce them to the
great outdoors, from sunny southern beaches to magical northern redwood
forests.
Best Regions for Kids
Los Angeles
See stars in Hollywood and movie magic at Universal Studios, then hit the beaches and
Griffith Park for fun in the sun. What, it's raining? Dive into LA's kid-friendly museums
instead.
Orange County & San Diego
Think beaches and theme parks galore: Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the San Diego
Zoo & Safari Park, Legoland and more.
San Francisco
Explore hands-on science museums, hear the barking sea lions at Pier 39, traipse
through Golden Gate Park and ride the famous cable cars.
Central Coast & Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz's beach boardwalk, Monterey's whale-watching boats and giant aquarium,
Big Sur's forests and riverside campgrounds, and laid-back beach towns all attract fam-
ilies.
North Coast & Redwoods
Go tide-pooling at NorCal's rocky beaches and coves, then let your kids stand next to
the world's tallest trees, protected by state and national parks.
