Family Vacations Directory - California

CALandingPageFamily vacation spots: San Diego, Los Angeles, Hollywood, San Francisco, Palm Springs, Anaheim, Squaw Valley, Tahoe, Ojai, Monterrey, Long Beach, Huntington, Santa Barbara, and Montecito Sequoia. Best places for fun: Universal Studios, Disney, Hurst Castle, the Redwoods, Carmel Bach Festival. What’s to do? Relive the "Gold Rush" in at Sutter's Mill, spot dino tracks, tour Hollywood, visit a museum, experience living history, ride a roller coaster, go hiking, biking, surfing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, sailing or skiing.

California by State Regions:

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California/Nevada: Lake Tahoe and Reno, Family Vacation Ideas – Fishing, Sailing, and the Comstock Silver Lode.

Reno, Carson City as well as both North and South Lake Tahoe provide families on vacation with days packed with summer recreation, and nights featuring cowboy stories and awesome Shakespeare under the starts. With miles of trails to ride and hike plus kayaking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, and golf at more than 50 spots in the area – it’s all about fun outside. [Read More]

California: Lake Tahoe, The Resort Squaw Creek Family Fun - Skiing, Boarding, and Snow Trails.

Ride on an exclusive chairlift; ski day or night; follow the Truckee River path to Tahoe City; spend the day at the spa; skate or sled. Winter is pure fun in Tahoe. [Read More]

California: San Jose, STAR TREK: THE EXHIBITION at the Tech Museum - It’s perfectly logical.

STAR TREK: THE EXHIBITION beams into The Tech Museum and tickets are on sale now. Prepare for the arrival of Klingons, Romulans, Cardassians, Borgs and, of course, Vulcans as STAR TREK: THE EXHIBITION sets a course for The Tech Museum at warp speed, opening October 23 in its only Bay Area appearance. [Read More]

USA/Canada: Shell Hospitality Vacations – Offering Earth Friendly Family Vacation Savings.

Spanning the continent and including Hawaii, Shell Hospitality locations offer guest savings. Going away “green” will save money but not reduce the fun. [Read More]

California: Hollywood, Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights - You'll Wish It Was Just a Movie.

The most horrifying movies have come to life at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights. For the first time ever, you’ll take on the infamous traps from Saw in an all-new maze. And if you survive, you’ll face Michael Myers from Halloween and the masked miner from My Bloody Valentine. [Read More]

California: San Francisco, Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf - For Families It's Just Ducky.

The city is made for urban adventuring. Jump on a cable car, ride one of the Ducks from the Wharf, enjoy free Shakespeare and enter to win a family vacation in San Francisco. [Read More]

USA: Fun on the Greens - Golf Resorts and Destinations with Great Family Golf Benefits.

For us it is always time to golf with kids – the value of fresh air, exercise, and one-on-one time cannot be beat. The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has declared July family golf month meaning there are plenty of extra benefits for parents or grandparent who wish to golf with a child. Anyone who has had the opportunity to tee off or putt out with a child knows that sharing the game of golf can be fun and rewarding. [Read More]

California: Lake Tahoe, Resort at Squaw Creek – Delivering Summer Magical Memories and Oodles of Family Fun.

A summer celebration similar to the annual Magical Memories festivities that take place every winter season has been created for summer guests. The new themed weekends run from July 10 through August 30. [Read More]

California: Ojai, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Golf, Nature and Inspiring Art.

Since 1923, vacationing guests have sought the tranquil pleasures of the historic Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, a AAA Five Diamond property located on 220 tree-shaded acres 35 miles south of Santa Barbara. Affirmed by its many prestigious awards and fresh from a $90 million renovation, the legendary Inn is one of the nation’s unique hidden treasures. It is full-service resort with endless activities for all ages and according to the LA Parent Magazine a most kid-friendly lodging. [Read More]

California: San Diego North, Free or Almost Free Family Vacation Fun.

Southern California has awesome beaches, delightful climate and plenty of great family vacation activities including SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, Wild Animal Park, and Scripps. Fun right? But we found a slew of fun and free family friendly things to do that may not be on your family vacation radar screen. Our list includes guided nature walks, puppet making, culture quests, stargazing, owl prowls and art encounters. [Read More]

California: Lompoc, Return to Freedom - American Wild Horse Sanctuary.

Wild horses galloping across the Western plains is an image that has long been associated with the spirit and freedom of America. Part of any legend of the Old West includes the mustang. Remember the Disney film Hidalgo. Return to Freedom strives to protect and preserve the remaining wild horses through sanctuary, education, and conservation. [Read More]

Nevada: Incline Village, Lake Tahoe – Sand, Sun, and Shakespeare under the Stars.

Families heading to Lake Tahoe for a little summer sun needn’t head inside when the day grows long, but instead can linger on the warm sand beaches of Sand Harbor State Park for the 36th season of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare. Staging two Shakespeare plays and a contemporary musical encircled by the immense beauty of Lake Tahoe, the Festival offers a not-to-be-missed theatrical event. [Read More]

California: San Francisco CityPass Family Vacation Ideas - Cable Cars, Sea Lions and The Golden Gate Bridge.

Northern California provides oodles of positive energy and San Francisco maximizes the energy from every angle. It is just naturally a fun place to enjoy sun, sea and city all in the same day. Ride a cable car; walk under sharks, jump on a carousel; taste marvelous taffy chocolates on the wharf; touch sea stars; listen to a pipe organ; cruise the Bay. CityPass makes creating a San Francisco urban family adventure easy. [Read More]

USA: Western Edge, Best Beach Spots for a Family Vacation.

Just as no two families are alike, no two beaches match the perfect beach formula. Except for sand, sun and water with an occasional fish or seabird which are fairly standard the options for fun remain varied. At the best beaches along the western edge of the USA you will find Pacific sunsets, miles of sand, rocks and surf, sandcastles, sea winds, kites, beach volleyball, music, occasional boardwalk loaded with amusements and Tillamook Cheese. [Read More]

USA: 10th Annual Take Your Daughter to the Course Week - Family Fun on the Greens.

According to the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) July is "Family Golf Month" across the country and with the launch of our new Family Travel Files golf lifestyle folder we are anxious to showcase our recent discoveries about families and golf. [Read More]

Southern California: Ojai Valley, Family Vacation Ideas -Kayaking, Surfing, and Hiking.

Arid, sunny and dramatically beautiful, the Central California Coast offers families plenty of ways to get out and have fun. The area includes Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura. From hiking and stargazing to surfing and kayaking no two days will be the same. Stroll along the beach counting sand crabs; take a day trip to the Channel Islands; browse open-air seasonal markets; experience great theatre and feel the artistic energy of the area. This is the good stuff. [Read More]

California: Hollywood, CityPass Family Vacation Ideas - Movie Stars, Celebrities, and Fun.

Southern California is awesome, energizing and pure fun. Time in Hollywood at the very heart of the TV and film mystique is simply the best for families wanting a movie star fix. The Hollywood Walk of Fame CityPass make sit easy to find the right places at the right time. The coupon booklet offers a star filled selection of movie and television locations, make-up, sets, and memorabilia in the heart of scene-chewing historic Hollywood. [Read More]

Southern California: Los Angeles, Going to the Getty.

The redesigned Family Room at the Getty Center offers a fresh approach to experiencing art for kids and their parents. The innovative space is equipped with a unique assortment of discovery "coves" and treasure-hunt walls with specially developed activities and interactive features that allow families to play and learn together. This is a place not-to-be-missed. [Read More]

California: Montecito-Sequoia Lodge, Create Family Memories.

This is the place where everyone in the family is on a holiday. They have an enthusiastic, talented friendly staff who enjoy making certain that family gatherings are pleasant. They wrote the book on carefree family vacations. Located at 7,500 feet in the Sequoia National Forest, about approximately one hour from Fresno, it is almost heaven for moms. [Read More]

California: San Francisco, Pier 39 Go See It Now.

On the waterfront and fun for all ages, what could be better? Celebrating more than 25 years as the premier festival marketplace on the Bay, it includes specialty shopping, waterfront dining, activities and entertainment. The PIER is one of the first places to take the kids when in San Francisco. In addition to people watching the view of the Bay is incredible and the pier space family friendly and the people watching simply the best. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
UpTake, California: California Hotel and Resort Ideas

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California Hotel and Resort Ideas

Resort at Squaw Creek

An all-season mountain resort a great place for family vacations. Enjoy our Mountain Buddies™, our comprehensive children's program. [Read More]

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Resort at Squaw Creek "Magical Memories".

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Hotel Healdsburg

Family Affair rate between December 1-26. [Read More]

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Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel

Book three nights stay for four overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A great place to reconnect with family. A serene, sophisticated presence among Laguna hotels and resorts. [Read More]

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Peacock Suites - An Anaheim Suite Resort in the Heart of it All.

Family friendly vacation savings of up to 25%. [Read More]

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San Diego Harbor Vacations Club

Prepay and save up to 15% on your very own “floating” villa. Harbor Vacation Club on the water in San Diego. [Read More]

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Santa Barbara Family Vacation Center

A great family value located right on the Pacific. [Read More]

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San Diego North Great Vacation Ideas

For families it’s fun, fun, fun and free. [Read More]

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Comfort Inn & Suites Morgan Hill

Create a rollicking family adventure with the Perfect Family Outing Package. [Read More]

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Maingate Residence Inn

Stay with us - all suites, extra space and you’ll be near all of the fun. [Read More]

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CityPass Hollywood - A Family Vacation Idea

An Easy Family Vacation. [Read More]

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Yosemite Family Adventure

Domes, Rivers & Waterfalls will wow your family. [Read More]

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KOA Stockton / Delta

Campfire stories, wagon rides, boating, fishing, swimming, themed activity weekends and movies under the stars. [Read More]

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KOA Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay

Stay with us and be close to Monterey Bay Aquarium, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and endless miles of central-coast beaches. [Read More]

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