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California Family Vacations

California family vacations are the kind that remains etched in your memory for various reasons. It really wouldn't be out of line to say that California is to North America what Disneyland is to California. Now that wasn't intended to be a mind bender, but how can you possibly pin down all that exciting entertainments, sunny weather, shopping and dining available on a family travel to California under a mundane label?

Located on the Southwest of the United States and along the fabulous Pacific coast, the State has a wonderful list of must-sees that dare you to give it a miss. As part of a family travel to California, enjoy a luscious grilled crab on Fisherman's Wharf, explore an infamous prison, and stroll along the enchanting Embarcadero waterfront in San Francisco. Move on to Lake Tahoe or come down to San Jose.

The southern part of the State is where California family vacations take on an element of exhilaration. Los Angeles should definitely be right up there on the list if you enjoy a Lakers game, want to go shopping on Rodeo Drive, and visit Hollywood. If you leave it to the kids, they'll probably make a bee line for Anaheim and Disneyland. You should just tag along for there's plenty here for everyone including fuddy duddies. San Diego is another great destination for a family travel in California, mainly for that fabulous Zoo and Sea World.

California family vacations can be safely planned any time of the year. The State is blessed with excellent weather across all seasons and you will not generally speaking, be caught unawares, except for a touch of fog now and then. Here's a tip however: the winter months are less crowded than the summer months when tourists from all over the world flock the golden beaches and amusement parks just as surely as birds fly south for winter. Indeed, family travel to California seems to be a given for most folks in summer.

California has everything on a family vacation wish list. The State is literally littered with National Parks of all descriptions. Yosemite National Park with its fabulous waterfalls is one that should not be missed. Movie buffs will love the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood Boulevard. If amusement parks and theme parks are what thrill your family, you've come to the right place. There's one for every kind of fun. From impressive icons like the Golden Gate Bridge to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a California family vacation has no room for disappointment.





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