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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] 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.