I'm trying to plan our summer vacation and am toying with California for part of it. I'm trying to decide which area would likely be most entertaining and wanted a few opinions. Here's a little background:
1) We want somewhere where there are a variety of things to do (man-man entertainment and natural).
2) We're willing to drive for day trips but don't want to have to do a lot of long day trips.
3) We don't want to go to a million theme parks, but would not rule one out and we don't want to do big hiking trips but are willing to take small hikes if they lead to something interesting.
4) We are interested in all types of terrain (beach, desert, mountains).
5) We like animals and science.
6) Our kids are school-aged.
7) We would be there for 1 week - 10 days and would prefer not to change accommodations (want 1 base).
I have done some research and both areas seem good so I'd like to see what others have to say.
1) We want somewhere where there are a variety of things to do (man-man entertainment and natural).
2) We're willing to drive for day trips but don't want to have to do a lot of long day trips.
3) We don't want to go to a million theme parks, but would not rule one out and we don't want to do big hiking trips but are willing to take small hikes if they lead to something interesting.
4) We are interested in all types of terrain (beach, desert, mountains).
5) We like animals and science.
6) Our kids are school-aged.
7) We would be there for 1 week - 10 days and would prefer not to change accommodations (want 1 base).
I have done some research and both areas seem good so I'd like to see what others have to say.