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An incredibly gorgeous slice of California with a ton of activities for the whole family. This is on my short list of favorite family vacation spots.  Its a good idea to dress in layers, as the fog can roll in quickly or the sun can break through and provide some beautiful warm beach weather. Early autumn is the sunniest time of year, and also a great season to see the monarch migration in Pacific Grove. HOTELS: ...

Sacramento, being such an older and large city, has grown by spreading out. Thus you can find areas that provide a different feel throughout the city. Its central location in California make for many different freeways, which can be a bonus for those anxious to explore different locations without being too far from home. I have tried to combine activities that are nearby, to make full day or half day adventures...

Known as a university town, Davis’ compact downtown gives it a very small town feel despite the population that surges from 62,000 to over 94,000 during the school year. It prides itself on being a bicyclist’s dream – both flat and very connected with greenbelts and bike paths. This is also the most family-friendly town that I can think of. The parks and playgrounds are for the most part clean...