Kids' Adventures Around San Francisco Bay


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More than just a vacation guide for kids, this fun and educational book is loaded with hundreds of ideas for year round learning and exploration in the San Francisco Bay Area. Covering everything from the arts, nature, science, and history, this comprehensive book enlightens parents and children about mainstream attractions and events, as well as activities that are off the beaten path—like going tide pooling, seeing living history demonstrations, and watching butterfly migrations. This new edition provides an up-to-date directory of classes throughout the Bay Area, a regional index, as well as practical information on stroller accessibility and food availability.




Best Hikes with Kids


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CLICK HERE to download two sample hikes from Best Hikes with Kids San Francisco * Features more than 100 kid-friendly trails * A comprehensive guide for families hiking in the Bay Area! In this colorful guidebook to the best family trails in the entire Bay Area -- including Sonoma and Santa Cruz counties -- author Laure Latham developed her list of hikes not just through personal experience, but also by interviewing local parent groups to hear what families really want when they hike with kids. Beyond detailed trail descriptions, Best Hikes with Kids: San Francisco Bay Area features: * Info on junior ranger/kid recognition programs * Guidebook section on environmental awareness for kids * Trail safety and how to easily identify poison oak and poison hemlock * Stroller-friendly and dog-friendly hikes * Trails near campgrounds, playgrounds, or quality picnic areas * Best hikes accessible via Bay Area public transit * Best hikes with nearby farms or nature museums —




Weekend Adventures in San Francisco and Northern California


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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.




Kids' Travel Guide - San Francisco


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Going on a family vacation to Paris? Make sure your kids get the most out of the trip with the Kids' Travel Guide - San Francisco. Together with Leonardo, their very own tour guide, your kids will have so much fun discovering San Francisco--its history and geography, famous landmarks and attractions--and exploring the best sites for children. Leonardo makes it interesting with "juicy information," challenging quizzes, special tasks, and colorful activities. Leonardo will join your kids in every step of the journey, from packing at home to seeing the sights in San Francisco. And when you return home, the book will become a souvenir of your trip that kids can treasure for a lifetime. For more fun and enrichment: Kids' Travel Guide - USA--all about the USA, no matter which area you visit. Kids' Travel Guide - USA & San Francisco--everything about the USA and beautiful San Francisco combined in one book.




The Unofficial Guide to California with Kids


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California is the most visited state in the United States, Disneyland is the United States' second most visited theme park, and California's national parks attract almost 30 million visitors a year. Los Angeles—as the fourth largest destination for domestic travel in the U.S. and the second-ranked destination for overseas visitors, behind only New York—welcomed 25 million visitors in 2008. San Francisco is ranked in the top 10 most visited US cities, with over 15 million visitors per year. Neighboring Napa County greeted 4 million visitors in 2008, and Sonoma Valley hosted 7 million visitors.




The Unofficial Guide to California with Kids


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More than 4 million copies sold! This series is the only one that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors. • Hotels, attractions, and restaurants in all price categories • Extensive information on shopping, nightlife, and sports • Easy-to-use, two-color design • Detailed, 2-color maps




Fun with the Family Northern California


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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.




500+ All-American Family Adventures


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A state-by-state guide to the places that offer a unique insight into American culture 500+ All-American Family Adventures is a thoughtful handbook that will help you plan family vacations and day trips that are both entertaining and educational. Travel is one of the best ways to augment a child’s formal education, and this volume offers insightful suggestions for making the most of any trip—all the while making it so much fun that your kids won’t even know they’re learning. This voluminous collection, carefully researched, includes places your family will never forget—the most important historical sites in the country are here, as well as gems travelers might otherwise miss. The common thread is that each gives real insight into the American experience and also packs a powerful, engaging experience on its own. Also provided: budgeting tips, time-saving strategies, historical background, and an appendix of the best family-friendly lodging options.




Introducing Your Kids to the Outdoors


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Hiking, trekking, camping, climbing, biking, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, whitewater rafting, and mountaineering with children of all ages 50 family adventure trips--close-to-home, budget-wise, and national parks How to plan, pack, and organize trips, especially tricky with infants and toddlers and extended, mixed, or blended families A helpful guide for parents who want to keep traveling, remain active in the outdoors, and get their kids interested in nature and the environment. Blends interactive parenting and coaching skills with outdoor sports, adventure, and travel. Taking children on camping trips or rafting trips can be a challenge, but by balancing safety and adventure, independence for older children, and family participation, everyone can have fun. A section on safety includes basic first aid and what to put in emergency kits.




Hiking the San Francisco Bay Area


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Lace up your boots and sample forty of the finest trails the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. This guide covers every corner of this beautiful and diverse region, leading you to roaring waterfalls and wind-whipped mountaintops, verdant forests and wildflower-covered meadows. See majestic redwoods in the nature lover's cathedral in Muir woods, watch for whales along Lighthouse Trail at Point Reyes National Seashore, or wander through military history in The Presidio. Veteran hiker and Bay Area native Linda Hamilton will introduce you to these trails and many more.