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The Ultimate California Road Trip: San Francisco to Big Sur and Beyond

By Melissa Biggs Bradley

One of the great classic American family trips is exploring the central California coast. But as with all travel, especially with children, knowing the right way to do it can make all the difference. One of my favorite driving trips is to Carmel, where you can explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium, drive along the coast in Big Sur and visit the Hearst Castle at San Simeon. For the combination of great natural beauty and fun educational activities, Carmel and the region is tough to top for a wonderfu...

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