Geared towards parents with children between the ages of two and twelve, Fun with the Family Northern California features interesting facts and sidebars as well as practical tips about traveling with your little ones.
Developed with families in mind, Fun with the Family "TM" books are the ultimate guides to family fun and adventure. Written by parents for parents, these state-specific guides include hundreds of ideas for families with kids from ages 2 to 12. Featuring visually appealing at-a-glance icons, reader-friendly sidebars, and comprehensive end-of-chapter listings of family-friendly places to stay and eat, these guides to hundreds of fun -- and many free -- things families can see and do are an invaluable reference for both residents and out-of-state visitors.
This guidebook for tourists and locals is updated with more than 350 terrific destinations sure to please the whole family. User-friendly features include listings divided by region, a calendar of annual events, and an index by age group. Illustrations. Maps.
"Fun with the Family Northern California" leads the way to amusement parks, historical attractions, children's museums, wildlife habitats, festivals, parks, and much more. Covering areas throughout Northern California--with an extensive section on Yosemite National Park--it takes you and the kids on adventures that include: Touring California's agricultural heartland and cultivating organic produce at The Farm in Salinas Valley Braving a whitewater rafting adventure on the Stanislaus River Indulging in true comfort food at Bette's Oceanview Diner, a genuine 1940s-era cafe in Berkeley Posing for paparazzi pictures with Elvis, Julia Roberts, and Abraham Lincoln at the Wax Museum in San Francisco Racing on a mini Grand Prix track or cooling off on the water slides at Outrageous Waters in Clearlake
Weighing in at more than a pound and completely revised and updated, the ninth edition of this guide covers the whole range of weekend trip options in the Bay Area, from urban treks through San Francisco and Sacramento to kayaking in the Russian River and backpacking in Lassen Volcanic Park. Each destination includes information on what to do, where to stay, and where to eat. Helpful extras include the most direct driving route and stops along the way. A chapter is devoted to ski areas, with advice on the difficulty of slopes. An additional chapter covers family camps, houseboats, river and pack trips, and other adventures. Clear, current maps; a detailed index; and an appendix itemizing annual events by month and location are part of what makes this the most useful guide of its kind on the market.
Get back to nature with Northern California's Best Family Campgrounds, the first photographic guide to camping with children in one of the richest natural regions in the country. This useful resource includes 50 sites, hand-picked for their exceptional beauty, accessibility, and safety for children of all ages. Author Roland De Wolk, who has taken his family to each of these gorgeous locales, presents clear directions and helpful descriptions detailing the features of each campsite. Strikingly illustrated with 150 full-color photographs, Best Family Campgrounds will help Northern California natives and visitors alike plan fun-filled, hassle-free camping trips.
In print longer than any other California family guidebooks available, these travel companions are the trusted source for wonderful outings, day trips, and activities the entire family will enjoy. We decided to make fun the very first word in the title, because family fun is what this series is all about. Full of unique ideas and activities the other guides miss, overlook, or bury in a sea of fine print, our guides are easy to use, kid-tested, and an inspiration to locals and would-be locals everywhere. With colorful new covers, helpful regional maps, and freshly revised and updated entries, this series has a whole new look and is still affordable enough for family budgets.
Developed with families in mind, Fun with the Family "TM" books are the ultimate guides to family fun and adventure. Written by parents for parents, these state-specific guides include hundreds of ideas for families with kids from ages 2 to 12. Featuring visually appealing at-a-glance icons, reader-friendly sidebars, and comprehensive end-of-chapter listings of family-friendly places to stay and eat, these guides to hundreds of fun -- and many free -- things families can see and do are an invaluable reference for both residents and out-of-state visitors.