From Fisherman's Wharf and the Monterey Bay Aquarium to dozens of smaller family attractions, Northern California has it all for family fun, and parents can find it all in this one-stop resource for top family travel destinations. Explore the San Francisco Bay Area with dozens of museums, parks, historical sites and scenic areas ideally suited for family fun. Cruise down to Monterey Bay for the world famous aquarium, scenic 17-Mile Drive, and the Santa Cruz amusement park. Travel Highway 1 to the south and wander through the mystical beauty of Big Sur country and the world famous redwoods, or go north and stop at dozens of beaches and campgrounds along miles of stunning Pacific coastline. Try the Wine Country, which is a lot more family-oriented than one might think with its historical towns and nature preserves. And don't forget Redwoods National Park, Lassen Peak, Lake Shata, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, where you can dive into some of the most arresting nature available for camping, hiking, fishing, skiing and more. More than 300 exciting travel destinations in Northern California have been carefully selected with an eye to families with children 2-12 for inclusion in this convenient format-- an invaluable resource for residents and visitors alike.

Fun with the Family in Northern California: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids (Fun with the Family Series)

Karen Misuraca

Travel

Globe Pequot

Quick Escapes San Francisco (Quick Escapes Series)

If you're taking the kids to the Golden State, this is the book for you. From the Monterey Bay Aquarium to Glacier Point to Skunk Train, you'll find something to satisfy every whim! This guide divides the state into 12 geographic regions, each with accommodations and eateries listed by city/town. Written by a parent, for parents, this opinionated, personal and easy-to-use guide has the best things to see and do to keep the kids busy and happy for an hour, a day, or a weekend-a guaranteed antidote to vacation boredom!

United States

Discover what makes Yosemite National Park America's most visited national park. Visit beautiful waterfalls, enjoy countless recreational activities, and take in breathtaking views. Written by a local author, this authoritative guide shows visitors and residents how to make the most out of a trip with insider information on everything from annual events, camping, restaurants, and much more.

Insiders' Guide to Yosemite, 2nd (Insiders' Guide Series)

Insiders' Guide

This guide to family fun in the northern half of the Golden State will keep the kids busy and happy. Visit an Egyptian museum in San Jose, see numerous animals at the Grizzly Island wildlife preserve near Sacramento, paddle a canoe down the Big River along the North Coast, or wander through the shops and restaurants of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf.

Fun with the Family Northern California, 5th (Fun with the Family Series)

Specialty Travel

How can the “father of the California wine industry” still be walking around after more than 160 years? Why do thousands of beer lovers flock to Sonoma County from across the US once a year? Where can we play “top gun” in a real fighter jet? And why are Snoopy, Woodstock, and all the Charlie Brown gang standing around all over the place? Countless curiosities, icons and hidden treasures fill the pages of Secret Sonoma: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. From hidden beaches on a world-famous coastline to wineries unknown even by oenophiles, from the tallest trees on the planet and NASCAR stars to rollicking tales of 18th and 19th century California, this is your ticket to adventure and surprises in the California Wine Country. A veteran author and Sonoma County native, Karen Misuraca reveals her deepest, darkest secrets of where she sees ghosts of centuries past, buys fetishes to vanquish her enemies, and bellies up to the bar in Gold Rush-era roadhouses. Where does she fly through the treetops, stargaze through powerful telescopes, and loll in geothermal hot springs? Even if you and your friends have been here before, and especially if you live here, Secret Sonoma is your new book of wonders.

Secret Sonoma: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

History

Americas

Reedy Press

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Books by Karen Misuraca

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Fun with the Family in Northern California: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids (Fun with the Family Series)

Quick Escapes San Francisco (Quick Escapes Series)

Fun with the Family in Northern California: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids (Fun with the Family Series)

Insiders' Guide to Yosemite, 2nd (Insiders' Guide Series)

Fun with the Family Northern California, 5th (Fun with the Family Series)

Secret Sonoma: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure