Where Should We Take the Kids : California: Fresh, Most-Fun-for-the-Money, Anything-but-Boring Getaways for You and Your Children, Complete with Family-Friendly Places

by NORTON, CLARK

• ISBN13: 9780679002024
• ISBN10: 0679002022
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 1999-05-01
• Publisher: Fodor's

Summary

STRAIGHT TALK BY A PARENT FOR PARENTS This cheerful book helps you to pick the right destination for your next family getaway. Loaded with general planning tips, the book profiles big cities, beach towns, and mountain resorts. It also looks at places of interest organized by subject: Historic Houses and Sites History, Art, and Science Museums Zoos, Aquariums, and Wildlife Refuges Natural Wonders State and National Parks Family Camps Outdoor Action Skiing, Skating, Snowboarding Family Resorts, Guest Ranches, Lodges, and Inns Theme and Amusement Parks Holidays, Festivals, and Seasonal Events Family-friendly hotels and restaurants are reviewed and rated with an eye to their appeal to children and their parents. And throughout the guide, symbols highlight each attraction's interest to kids in various age groups. It's a wonderful planner that will help you zero in on the perfect getaway for you and your youngsters for years to come. About the Author Clark Norton's 14-year-old daughter and 18-year-old son have traveled all over the world in the course of their father's award-winning research for articles for the San Francisco Examiner, Parenting, Discovery, and other publications.

Table of Contents

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Openers Are We There Yet?

Getting Started in the Golden State

Essentials Gearing Up to Go Getting

There Once You're Here

Pleasures Top Family Activities and Destinations by Category

Dragon Parades, Worm Races, and Jumping Frogs

Holidays, Festivals, and Seasonal Events Forts, Lighthouses, Ghost Towns

Castles, and Other Historic Houses and Sites Dinosaurs, Cowboys, Mummies, and Old Masters

History, Art, and Science Museums Animals, Animals

Zoos, Aquariums, and Wildlife

Refuges Redwoods, Waterfalls, Caverns, and Other Natural Wonders From Yosemite to Patrick's Point

State and National Parks From Toontown to the Abyss

Theme and Amusement Parks Get Wet, Climb High, Speed Past, Drift By

Outdoor Action Only in Winter

Skiing, Skating, Snowboarding Saddle Up, Dive In, Tee Off, Lounge Around

Family Resorts, Guest Ranches, Lodges, and Inns Family Camps: The No-Hassle Outdoor Vacation

Places Major Cities and Family-Friendly Resort Areas San Francisco

Cable Cars, Chinatown, the Bay, and the Golden Gate Los Angeles

Theme Parks, Movie Stars, Museums, and Surf San Diego

Sunshine, Beaches, Parks, and Wildlife By the Sea Mountain and Inland

Resorts Directory of Attractions

Index

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