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  • olga asked:
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    travelling with parents to california coast for a week
    Alistair answered:
    Assuming you're heading out from Las Vegas, I'd probably you drive over to Los Angeles and then make your way north along California Highway One. Not sure how long you have, but Santa Barbara is a really lovely place at which to stop. Maybe also spend a night or two up in the Big Sur area, before scheduling a stop in either Monterey or Carmel (Big Sur Nepenthe restaurant is a prime spot for a lunch stop with a view!). Carmel is very quaint and has some nice inns and guesthouses. You could also go a bit more upscale at somewhere like the Inn at Pebble Beach or Bernardus Lodge (http://away.com/resorts/bernardus-lodge-bl-hotelid53531.html) in this area. After Monterey, it's a fairly straight shot up to San Francisco, where you could obviously spend some more time sightseeing before flying out. Best advice, though, is not to overdo the driving and enjoy the scenery along this wonderful stretch of coastline (it can also get a little slow during peak travel seasonss).
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    Please tell me about west la. My daughter is moving there an I do not know if area is...
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    West LA is a very safe area. There are some shady parts of Mar Vista and Santa Monica. BEWARE of the area around USC. The area was known as South Central (check out Wikipedia). They now call the area South LA, like a name would change anything. I wouldn't let my daughter live anywhere near USC -- BEWARE.
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    What to do in LA with kids. Will be visiting LA with grandkids (9 and 13) in July...
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    There's plenty to do with your grandkids in L.A., the second largest city in the country right after New York City. And although it's technically separate to L.A., neighboring Orange County and Anaheim draw the crowds for major attractions like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and California Adventure. If your grandkids are after roller coasters and high-octane fun, this is the place to go. (Check out Away.com's Anaheim/OC family-travel guide for more info on these world-famous tourist hot spots.) Obviously, L.A.'s year-round Mediterranean climate makes it ideal for any number of outdoor activities, and I am assuming you will have a car to get you to and from the attractions in this sprawling metropolis. SoCal is a beach-lover's paradise, and there are many within easy range that cater to families with rides and concessions right on the sand. Drive to the world-famous Santa Monica Pier, a must-see Southern California attraction featuring an amusement park, vintage carousel, and free concerts. Later, take a stroll down the boardwalk at Venice Beach to check out the street performers, local artists, market stalls, and interesting assortment of characters wandering the strand. The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens are two other popular stops for those visiting L.A. with kids. The large grounds are home to over a thousand species and a successful breeding program that has helped save animals like the California condor from extinction. The Museum of the American West is another great example of a place that kids and adults can enjoy together. This museum has stagecoaches, original badges, and clothing in exhibition, along with several hands-on areas where kids can become cowboys and ride a virtual horse. Other children's museums in the area include the Kidspace Children's Museum, which features a giant kaleidoscope and real bat cave.
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    Four of us are going to the Rose Bowl Parade. What are some sights?
    Alistair answered:
    I can't speak to the Rose Bowl Parade side of things (though from what I understand, people recommend checking out the floats the night before), but my wife and I drove California Highway One the other way round from San Francisco a few years back. A few highlights: - Santa Barbara: beautiful location, great beaches, albeit a bit pricey. - San Luis Obispo: not a whole lot going on, but might be a fun place to party with all the students from the university here; there's hiking and swimming at Santa Margarita Lake County Park, plus some area vineyards round that might be worth checking out. - Hearst Castle (not sure it's worth entrance fee, but pretty cool to see from the visitor center); don't miss the elephant-seal colony at nearby Piedras Blancas. - Big Sur scenery -- stop for an awesome lunch with a view at Nepenthe, go hiking in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. - Carmel and the pretty beach here, though the town itself feels quite stuffy; stay in nearby Monterey or even up the road in Santa Cruz. Enjoy, and take your time! Lots to see and do, so don't rush through it.

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