Best Kid Friendly Pacific Coast Highway Stops
Want to enjoy a bucket list family road trip without the typical "are we there yet" angst? Make the journey itself the destination with a California coast road trip. Here are the best kid friendly Pacific Coast Highway stops to grab a bite, spend the night, or just feel the sand between your toes. The drive is meant for lingering so it's tough to do it all, but the winding, cliff-hugging, oceanfront stretch through Big Sur is not to be missed.
A Pacific Coast Highway vacation with kids pairs well with a visit to San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego!
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Kelly R. said: Santa Cruz's friendly beachfront amusement park has been welcoming families since 1907. Don't miss the Boardwalk's two National Historic Landmarks - the Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster and the Looff Carousel. Assorted other rides of varying thrill levels, boardwalk games, numerous food options, arcades, and more provide fun for all ages. Invest in unlimited ride passes and spend the whole day, or plan a quick pit stop with a couple of individual ride tickets (and a couple of corn dogs). Check calendar for its ride and entertainment schedule.
Santa Cruz, CA
2 reviews
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Erynn said: Seymour Center is a small hands-on marine center that's an extension of UC Santa Cruz, and its many exhibits let kids explore ocean life. Perched on the edge of the coast, this facility's touch tanks, real animal artifacts, science activities, and an 87-foot-long blue whale skeleton (one of the largest in the world) offer a unique experience for your ocean enthusiast.
Santa Cruz, CA
1 review
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