Fodor's Where Should We Take Kids Book

Contents

How to Use This Book

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Part I Openers

Are We There Yet? Getting Started in the Golden State

Essentials

Gearing Up to Go

Getting There

Once You're Here

Part II Pleasures

Top Family Activities and Destinations by Category

Dragon Parades, Worm Races, and Jumping Frogs: Holidays, Festivals, and Seasonal Events

Forts, Lighthouses, Ghost Towns, Castles, and Other Historic Houses and Sites

Dinosaurs, Cowboys, Mummies, and Old Masters: History, Art, and Science Museums

Animals, Animals: Zoos, Aquariums, and Wildlife Refuges

Redwoods, Waterfalls, Caverns, and Other Natural Wonders

From Yosemite to Patrick's Point: State and National Parks

From Toontown to the Abyss: Theme and Amusement Parks

Get Wet, Climb High, Speed Past, Drift By: Outdoor Action

Only in Winter: Skiing, Skating, Snowboarding

Saddle Up, Dive In, Tee Off, Lounge Around: Family Resorts, Guest Ranches, Lodges, and Inns

Family Camps: The No-Hassle Outdoor Vacation

Part III Places

Major Cities and Family-Friendly Resort Areas

San Francisco: Cable Cars, Chinatown, the Bay, and the Golden Gate

Los Angeles: Theme Parks, Movie Stars, Museums, and Surf

San Diego: Sunshine, Beaches, Parks, and Wildlife

By the Sea

Mountain and Inland Resorts

Directory of Attractions

Index