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Vacationing with kids - recommendations? (self.bayarea)
submitted 1 year ago by GuyDudeman to c/bayarea
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We'll be driving up the coast from Long Beach to SF this August, with our two kids under 10. Any great things that we shouldn't miss out on while we're up there?

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)
  • Monterey bay aquarium is cool, 17 mile drive, dennis the menace park, and a big beach you can swing by near fort ord
  • there is pigeon point light house near half moon bay, which is a nice rest stop with a chance to get a small tour if its open to see the old glass
  • Pescadero is cool, you can walk up and down the street and see little shops, a coffee place which is a cool spot where motorcyclist stop by, also Duarte's is there with their famous half green chili and artichoke soup and olallieberry pie, and a goat farm nearby where you can pet stuff and buy cheese
  • Sam's chowder house in half moon bay is good if you like lobster rolls and chowder
  • the california academy of sciences in SF is neat
  • there is also sutro baths in san francisco which I like to visit and a large park nearby
[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

All of this is spot on.

I'll add: Hearst castle near San Simeon. San Luis Obispo is a good place to chill and eat, though it may not be perfect for kids. The nearby beaches may be.

I'll note: driving UP the coast is how all the songs and stories go. Driving down is better - you're closer to the views and the ocean. Not a big deal - just position yourself for turnouts for vistas and beaches and there's not much lost by the difference.

Edit: also Santa Cruz boardwalk is touristy, but good for kids to have fun and get a break.

[–] PorradaVFR 2 points 1 year ago

Great tips but how can you mention Duarte’s and omit the cioppino? ;)