The Coast Highway and Big Sur, and Santa Cruz
This is a great Vacation for families in California with children in the 3rd , 4th , or 5th grades.
This itinerary has lots leisure time. The scenic areas of Big Sur and Monterey are spectacular. this is by far not drive, drive, drive trip. If you have only 1 week this trip can easily be accomplished by picking up the pace a little. Whether you start in Northern, Central or Southern California it is a fun vacation for the family.With Monterey being the first capital of California, and the numerous missions along this trip your child has the opportunity to get a head start on the California 4th grade curriculum or it will bring to life what was taught in the past.
• Day 1 San Diego – Santa Barbara Camp at Ventura RV campground Mission Santa Barbara and or Mission Buenaventura • Day 2 Santa Barbara to Solvang Camp at Buellton Flying Flags campground Visit Solvang La Purisima Mission City of Lompoc Flower Fields • Day 3-4 Buellton to Santa Cruz Camp at Redwoods State Park Santa Cruz Boardwalk Mission Santa Cruz Train Ride • Day 5-6 Santa Cruz to Big Sur - via Monterey Mission Carmel Downtown Monterey and the 1st Capital Building Monterey Bay Aquarium • Day 7-8 Big Sur to Hearst Castle Tour Hearst Castle Morro Bay • Day 9 Drive Home
For more info try the Monterey Bay Aquarium website click here
For more info try the Hearst Castle website click here
For more info try La Purisima Mission State Park click here
visit the Santa Cruz Boardwalk click here
The scenery on this trip is awesome. The sunsets fantastic. Try adding an amusement park at the end of the trip for a special treat.

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