USS Midway Museum (California)

Visiting San Diego and want to see the real-life Top Gun? Check out the USS Midway Museum!

La Brea Tar Pits (Los Angeles)

While in Los Angeles with kids, don't just see the fictional creatures at Universal or Disney. Visit the La Brea Tar Pits to learn about the historical creatures who once lived there. Tar still oozes from the ground, mere steps from the concrete jungle of LA. Your kids (and you!) will be fascinated by it!

Yosemite National Park (California)

One of the top must-see National Parks is Yosemite National Park in California. From its jaw-dropping waterfalls to its towering sequoias, this park has something for everyone. With its location just a few hours away from San Francisco, it’s an easy add-on during a Northern California vacation. And don’t miss the charming Mariposa Museum and History Center while you’re entering or leaving the park.

San Francisco (California)

San Francisco is a great place for a family vacation. There are tons of things to do with kids, from crossing the Golden Gate bridge to riding a trolley car. San Francisco has many historical sites to tour as well, including the notorious prison, Alcatraz.

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Alcatraz (San Francisco)

No visit to San Francisco is complete without a visit to the most infamous prison in America, Alcatraz, known as The Rock. This former prison sits in San Francisco Bay, with the lights of San Francisco beaming ever so close but out of reach for those prisoners who were incarcerated here. Taking your kids to Alcatraz is a fun way to step back in history. Even though it is not a prison anymore, the site is still very creepy and really gives you the feeling of being in a wind-swept, isolated place. Don’t worry, though, it is still kid-friendly, and its history as a scary place shouldn’t keep you from visiting with your family!

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