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

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.