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.

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.

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.

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.

Winner of a Lowell Thomas Award from the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation, the Gold Prize from the North American Travel Journalists Association, and a Silver in the National Parenting Publications Awards competition for parenting Resources. Travels with Baby, by celebrated family travel author and blogger Shelly Rivoli, helps parents plan every trip they'll take with their child from birth through 4 years. In addition to the major modes of transport covered in great detail--air travel (50 pgs.), travels by automobile (40 pgs.), cruise vacations (31 pgs.), rail travel (53 pgs. Including USA, Canada & Europe)--this "Ultimate Guide" also includes advice for traveling with children of different temperaments, health and safety considerations, suggestions for where to travel when during a child's first years, packing lists and travel-friendly baby gear recommendations, and more. As the Society for American Travel Writers Foundation declared, this guide is "...a must have even for families who only travel occasionally."

Spark a Love of Nature! California kids live in a magnificent natural playground, and 50 Hikes with Kids California helps them explore its beaches, deserts, mountains, and forests. Scavenger hunts for every hike make it fun for families to learn about the region’s geology, flora, and fauna. For successful adventures with even the youngest trekkers, award-winning author Wendy Gorton includes a detailed map, trustworthy and intuitive directions, a difficulty rating, restroom info, and places to grab a snack nearby for every trip.

From the beautiful coastline of Monterey to historic Fort Bragg to the spectacular scenery of Lake Tahoe, northern California has something for everyone. In this book, readers will find up-to-date information on the entire area, including: San Francisco’s popular family-friendly attractions; annual events in Napa Valley and Sonoma County; the natural beauty of redwood forests, beachside cliffs, and stunning mountains; the Gold Country, scene of California’s famous Gold Rush; national and state parks, from Big Sur to Redwood National Forest, and more! This travel guide gives readers all they need to plan a vacation to remember—California style!