The Golden State offers something for every member of the family in addition to the well-known attractions like Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Watersports enthusiasts may learn to surf at Santa Monica, theme park aficionados can enjoy Trees of Mystery Amusement Park, and history buffs can get their teeth into learning about the Gold Rush at Volcano Memorial Park.
REDGING OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Prepare to enjoy the rivers, lakes, and mountains in the Redding region, nature enthusiasts. Discover the botanical gardens and arboretum at Turtle Bay Exploration Park, cool off in Whiskeytown Lake, bike along the Sacramento River Trail, and arrange a day excursion to the famed Mt. Shasta or Lassen Volcanic National Parks. Bring the kids to WaterWorks Park for an afternoon of tubing, slides, and splashing. Make the recently opened Home2 Suites by Hilton your home base. For families, the all-suite accommodations are ideal.
Contra Costa County
In the extreme northwest region of the state, in Del Norte County, adventure awaits. Choose between a low-key redwood canoe tour lead by a Yurok tribe member or a guided flat-water kayaking or whitewater rafting trip to experience the gorgeous blue Smith River. Get your heart racing with a Klamath River jet boat excursion, or find your Zen with a tranquil stroll through the redwood forest. Visit the Trees of Mystery theme park with its SkyTrail gondola ride and Redwood Canopy Trail with the kids. Places to stay The Best Western Plus Northwoods Inn, conveniently situated next to Crescent City Beach and the Redwood National Forest, provides free breakfast for families.
Tahoe Lake
Heavenly Mountain Resort isn’t just for skiing; the resort serves up a plethora of outdoor summer adventures too. Along with hiking trails for all levels, the resort offers two zip line courses, a climbing wall, gemstone panning and both summer and snow tubing. Places to stay The only all-suites hotel in South Lake Tahoe, the Lake Tahoe Resort, is located right at the base of Heavenly. With the standard two-room suites, the family will have plenty of room to relax.
Palm Springs
In the Greater Palm Springs region, explore the famous Joshua Tree National Park on a jeep tour, book a family-friendly horse ride or soar above the desert in a hot air balloon. Enjoy the cooler evening temperatures with a guided stargazing experience. Where to stay: Enjoy many amenities like bowling, pickleball, tennis, golf and a big pool with slides for the kids at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa.
HISTORY COMES TO LIFE
Amador
Located in the Sierra Nevada, Amador County was the heart of the Gold Rush. Let the kids try their hand at panning for gold at Volcano Memorial Park and learn the history of the Gold Rush on a guided tour of the Kennedy Mine, one of the deepest mines in the world. Where to stay: The 16-room boutique Rest Hotel Plymouth is the perfect base for exploring all the county has to offer.
Madera County
Known as the gateway to Yosemite National Park, Madera County offers plenty of reasons to stop before heading into the park. Jump aboard the historic Shay steam train on the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad to take a trip back in time learning about the logging industry in Madera and the flora and fauna of the Sierra National Forest. At the Fossil Discovery Center, kids’ eyes will widen seeing fossils of sabre-tooth cats, dire wolves and Columbian mammoths. Head to the Coarsegold Historic Village to experience life in the region in the 1800s. Where to stay: The Springhill Suites Madera affords families spacious suites and complimentary breakfast.
Source- Travel daily