FAMILY CALIFORNIA VACATIONS
"Like, Dude, it is so totally tubular!"
This is the promised land to many, a land rich in vinyards, ocean
surf, and mountain playgrounds. California, as they say, is king.
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Some great family travel ideas to California....
SAN FRANCISCO
Ever since gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in 1848, visitors
from all over the world have flocked to San Francisco. Today, it's
still possible to find gold in the "City on the Bay" in its numerous
restaurants, beautiful neighborhoods, and world-class cultural attractions.
San Francisco hosts a number of national landmarks, from the famous
Telegraph Hill and old-fashioned trolley cars to the Golden Gate
Bridge and Alcatraz, that help make any trip special..... MORE
SAN DIEGO
From its world-famous zoo and aquarium to its bountiful beaches,
San Diego's vibrant and exciting lifestyle has plenty to offer visitors
and their whole families. It's the kind of city where every day
is a beach day, and where everyone is busy having as much fun as
possible. A relaxed atmosphere pervades the city, probably one of
the reasons that draw more than 30 million visitors a year to San
Diego. Given the beautiful weather and outdoor activities abound,
San Diego is probably one of the most pedestrian friendly cities
in America. Families walk, skate, and bike their way to over 70
miles of beaches or any one of San Diego's numerous attractions.....
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SANTA BARBARA
Santa Barbara, California is alive with youthful energy within an
atmosphere of casual sophistication and charm. Students from five
colleges in the area bring vitality and enthusiasm, collaborating
with local residents on many worthwhile projects. The city rests
on a narrow shelf between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific
coast, and is one of southern California's foremost vacation areas.....
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PALM SPRINGS
Palm Springs is a resort city in the Santa Rosa Mountains, just
south of Interstate 10 at the foot of 10,000-foot Mt. San Jacinto
on the westernmost edge of the Sonoran Desert. The city is named
for the palm trees that line its streets and for its natural hot
springs. These features along with a warm climate, fashionable hotels
and private homes, golf courses, parks, and swimming pools, make
Palm Springs a major, upscale tourist attraction..... MORE
SACRAMENTO
Sacramento is not only the capital of the largest state in the Union,
it is also a unique historical and cultural center. Sacramento's
history rested on a few pioneers and Indians for until gold was
found nearby in the 1840's. Within weeks, Sacramento and the entire
area became the busiest and most bustling part of the entire nation
as thousands came west to strike it rich in the great Gold Rush.
Sacramento has done a great deal to preserve the relics of that
time..... MORE
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