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1 FAMILY LODGING INDEX Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 286, 287 Alisal Guest Ranch, Solvang, Argonaut Hotel, The, San Francisco, , 320 Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, Newport Beach, 86 87, Beach houses, Orange County, Beachcomber Motel, San Clemente, 78, 79 Best Western Blue Sea Lodge, San Diego, Best Western Cavalier, San Simeon, 239 Best Western Courtesy Inn, San Simeon, 239 Best Western Jamaica Bay Inn, Marina del Rey, Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn, 385, 386 Best Western Sonora Oaks, 375, 376 Big Basin Redwoods State Campgrounds, Santa Cruz, Big Sur Lodge, 241 Bishop Pine Lodge, Trinidad, Borrego Palm Canyon State Campground, Bridge Bay Resort, Shasta Lake, 405 Buckeye Tree Lodge, Three Rivers, 269, 270 Camp Richardson Resort, Lake Tahoe, 293, 294 Candy Cane Inn, Anaheim, 100, 101 Carlsbad Inn, Casa del Mar, Santa Barbara, 216, 217 Casa Munras Garden Hotel, Monterey, Catamaran Resort Hotel, Mission Bay, Cedar Glen Lodge, Lake Tahoe, 293, 294 Chute Hill Campground, Nevada City, 366, 367 Circle X Ranch Campground, Malibu, 143, 144 Claremont Resort and Spa, Oakland, 334, 335 Clarion Carriage House Inn Del Mar, 58 Coast Santa Cruz Hotel, 252, 253 Coffee Creek Ranch, Trinity Center, Comfort Inn by the Bay, San Francisco, , 321 Convict Lake Resort, Mammoth Lakes, 276, 277, 283 Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach Marina and Hotel, Crystal Cove Beach Cottages, Newport Coast, 85, Curry Village, Yosemite National Park, D. L. Bliss State Park Campground, Tahoma, 293, 294 Deetjen s Big Sur Inn, 241 Disney Paradise Pier Hotel, Anaheim, 100, 101 Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, 100, 101 Disney s Grand Californian Hotel, Anaheim, Doheny State Beach Campground, Dana Point, 78, 79 Dorst Creek Campground, DoubleTree, Orange County, 100, 102 COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Edgewater Beach Motel, Santa Cruz, 252, 253 El Campo Casa Resort Motel, Jackson, 370, 371 El Capitan and Refugio State Beach campgrounds, 217, 218 El Capitan Canyon, Santa Barbara, 217, 218 Emandal, Willits, Embassy Suites Hotel Buena Park, 100, 102

2 412 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY Embassy Suites Hotel San Luis Obispo, 332, 333 Embassy Suites Resort Mandalay Beach, Oxnard, 211, 212 Embassy Suites San Diego Bay, Fern River Resort, Felton, 252, 253 Flamingo Resort Hotel, Santa Rosa, Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, , 156 Four Seasons Resort, Santa Barbara, 217, 218 Four Seasons Resort at Aviara, Carlsbad, 59, 60 Four Seasons San Francisco, , 321 Furnace Creek Campground, Death Valley, 265, 266 Furnace Creek Inn, Death Valley, 265, 267 Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, 265, 267 Georgian Hotel, Santa Monica, 143, 144 Gramma s Rose Garden Inn, Berkeley, 334, 335 Grant Grove Lodge, Three Rivers, 270, 271 Gray s Inn, Morro Bay, 236 Grey Squirrel Resort, Big Bear, , 183, 184 Harbor View Inn, Santa Barbara, 217, 219 Hermit Gulch Campground, Catalina Island, 138, 139 Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, Huntington Beach, Holiday Inn, Capitol Plaza, Sacramento, Holiday Inn Ventura Beach Resort, 212 Hotel De Anza, San Jose, Hotel de Coronado, Coronado, Hotel Metropolis, San Francisco, , 321 Humboldt Redwoods State Park Campground, 399, 400 Hyatt Regency Monterey, Newport Beach, 86 87, 90 Idyllwild Arts Family Summer Camp, 183, 184 Inn at Morro Bay, The, 236 Inn at Pasatiempo, Santa Cruz, 252, 253 Jackson Gold Lodge, 370, 371 Jedediah Smith Campground, Crescent City, 399, 400 John Muir Lodge, Three Rivers, 270, 271 Juniper Springs Lodge, Mammoth Lakes, La Casa del Zorro Resort Hotel, Borrego Springs, 64 La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, 53, 54 Lake Arrowhead Resort, 183, 184 Lazy J Ranch Motel, Three Rivers, 270, 271 Lighthouse Lodge, Monterey, Little River Inn, 392, 393 Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 42 Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 143, 144 Lost Whale Inn, Trinidad, 399, 400 McGee Creek Pack Station, Mammoth Lakes, 283 Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo, 233, 234 Mammoth Lakes condo rentals, 277 Mammoth Mountain Inn, 276, 278 Manka s Inverness Lodge, Manresa Uplands State Beach Campground, , 247 Marble Mountain Ranch, 399, 401 Marriott s Desert Springs Resort and Spa, Marriott s Laguna Cliffs Resort, Dana Point, 78, 79 Marriott s Tenaya Lodge, Fish Camp, 286, 288 Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, Mission Beach Rentals, 42 Montecito-Sequoia Family Vacation Camp, Kings Canyon, Monterey Marriott, , 247 Murphys Historic Hotel and Lodge, 370, 371 Newport Dunes Resort, Newport Beach, 66, 71 72, 86 87, 90 Northern Queen Inn, Nevada City, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, Oasis Resort Hotel, Palm Springs, 191, 192 Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, 225 Omni, San Diego, Orlando, The, Los Angeles, 153, 156 Paradise Point Resort and Spa, San Diego, Pavilion Lodge, The, Catalina Island, 138, 139 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground, 241 Pine Beach Inn, Fort Bragg, 392, 393 Point Reyes Seashore Lodge, Olema, 338, 339 Quality Inn, Mammoth Lakes, 276, 278

3 FAMILY LODGING INDEX 413 Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, 359, 360 Railroad Park Resort, Dunsmuir, 406, 407 Rancho Oso, Santa Barbara, 217, 219 Red s Meadow Pack Station, Mammoth Lakes, 283 Refugio State Beach Campground, Santa Barbara, 217, 218 Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley, 293, 295 Ritz-Carlton, Huntington Hotel & Spa, Pasadena, 178, 179 Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Royal Scandinavian Inn, Solvang, 229 Russian Gulch State Park Campground, 392, 393 Salt Point State Park, Jenner, 386, 387 San Clemente State Beach Campground, 79, 80 San Diego Hilton Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 41, 43 San Elijo State Beach Campground, 58, 60 San Simeon Pines, Sandcastle Inn, Pismo Beach, 238 Sea Lodge on La Jolla Shores Beach, Serrano Campground, Big Bear Lake, 183, 184 Serrano Hotel, San Francisco, , Sheraton Universal, Universal City, Shore Acres Lodge, Big Bear Lake, Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica, 143, 144 Sir Francis Drake, San Francisco, , 322 Sportsmen s Lodge, Studio City, Stanford Inn by the Sea Big River Lodge, Mendocino, Suites at Fisherman s Wharf, San Francisco, , 322 Surf and Sand Hotel, Laguna Beach, 85, 89 Surf Motel, Fort Bragg, 392, 394 Sycamore Canyon Campground, Malibu, 143, 144 Vacation Village, Laguna Beach, 85, 89 Wawona Hotel, 286, 288 Westin Mission Hills Resort, Rancho Mirage, 191, 192 Westin Pasadena, 178, 179 Yosemite Lodge, 286, 288

4 RESTAURANTS INDEX Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria, Monterey, 244, 249 Alice s Breakfast in the Park, Huntington Beach, 96, 98 Angel s, Mammoth Lakes, 276, 281 Antonio s Pizzeria, Catalina Island, 138, 141 Apple Farm, San Luis Obispo, 233, 235 Aunt Kizzy s Back Porch, Marina del Rey, 143, B. J. s Balboa, 86, 93 Back on the Beach, Santa Monica, 143, 149 Base Camp Cafe, Mammoth Lakes, 276, 281 Bayside Cafe, Morro Bay State Park, Beach Grill at Padaro, Carpinteria, 217, 222 Beacon Restaurant, Lake Tahoe, 293, 299 Benihana, San Francisco, , 330 Berta s Latin American Kitchen, San Diego, 41, Big Sky Cafe, San Luis Obispo, 233, 235 Big Sur Bakery and Restaurant, Bit o Denmark, Solvang, 228, 230 Bridge Tender, The, Tahoe City, 293, 299 Broadway Deli, Santa Monica, 143, 149 Brockton Villa, La Jolla, Brophy Bros. Clam Bar & Restaurant, Santa Barbara, 217, Brothers Restaurant at Mattei s Tavern, Los Olivos, 228, 230 Brown Pelican, The, Santa Barbara, 217, Cafe Kevah, Big Sur, 242 California Bistro, Carlsbad, 59, 62 California Fats, Sacramento, 359, 364 California Pizza Kitchen Brentwood, 143, 149 San Francisco, , 330 Santa Barbara, 217, 223 Cedar Creek, San Juan Capistrano, 79, 82 Chez Panisse Cafe, Berkeley, 335, 336 Chimayo at the Beach, Huntington Beach, 96, 98 Cold Spring Tavern, Santa Barbara, 217, Corvette Diner, San Diego, 41, 51 Cottage, The, Laguna Beach, 85, 92 Crab Cooker, Newport Beach, 86, 93 Daily Grill Los Angeles, 156, 168 Newport Beach, 86, 93 Davenport Cash Store, Santa Cruz, 252, Delta King Pilothouse Restaurant, Sacramento, 359, 364 Dipsea Cafe, The, Mill Valley, 339, 341 Dorn s Original Breakers Cafe, Morro Bay, 238 Duke s Malibu, 143, Egghead Omelettes of Oz, Fort Bragg, 392, El Cholo Los Angeles, 156, 168 Santa Monica, 143, 150 El Indio, San Diego, 41, 51 El Molino de Oro, San Juan Capistrano, 79, 82 El Palomar, Santa Cruz, 252, 257 El Pollo Inka, Anaheim, 100, 113 El Torito Grill, Newport Beach, 86, 93 94

5 RESTAURANTS INDEX 415 Elmer s Pancake House, Palm Springs, 191, 195 Empress Pavilion, Los Angeles, 154, Endless Summer Bar-Cafe, Santa Barbara, 217, 224 Ernie s Coffee Shop, Lake Tahoe, 293, 300 Fabiolus Cafe, Hollywood, 156, 169 Fair Oaks Pharmacy and Soda Fountain, Pasadena, 178, Farm House Restaurant, Bar, and Deli, Olema, 339, Farmer s Market, Los Angeles, 169 Fat Apple s, Berkeley, Fat City, Sacramento, 359, 364 Fire Sign Cafe, Tahoe City, 293, 300 Fog City Diner, San Francisco, , 330 Garden Court Cafe and Bakery, Glen Ellen, 386, 389 Giuseppe s, Pismo Beach, Goldstreet Bakery & Cafe, Columbia, 376, 377 Goofy s Kitchen, Anaheim, 100, Guaymas, Tiburon, 339, 342 Hard Rock Cafe, La Jolla, 56 Hitching Post, Buellton, 228, Hob Nob Hill, San Diego, 41, 51 Homemade Cafe, Berkeley, 335, 337 House of Blues, West Hollywood, 156, Il Fornaio Del Mar, 58, 62 Pasadena, 178, Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, Watsonville, 252, 257 Johnnie s New York Pizza, Malibu, 143, 150 Johnny Rockets, Los Angeles, 156, 170 Jose s, Monterey, 244, 250 Juanita Juanita, Sonoma, 386, King s Fish House, Laguna Beach, 134, 136 La Fonda de Los Comperos, Los Angeles, 156, 170 La Super-Rica, Santa Barbara, 217, 224 La Taqueria, San Francisco, , Lakehouse Pizza, Tahoe City, 293, 300 Lark Creek Inn, Larkspur, 339, 342 Las Casuelas, Palm Springs, 191, 195 McDonald s, Lake Arrowhead, 183, Margie s Diner, Morro Bay, 238 Marshall s Pasties, Grass Valley, 367, 369 Medieval Times, Buena Park, 100, 114 Mel s Drive-In, San Francisco, , 331 Mendocino Cafe, 392, 397 Mrs. Knott s Chicken Dinner Restaurant, Buena Park, 100, 114 Monument Peak Restaurant, Lake Tahoe, 293, 301 Mo s Burgers, San Francisco, , 331 Napa Rose, Anaheim, 100, 114 Nepenthe/Cafe Kevah, Big Sur, 242 Nevados, Mammoth Lakes, 276, New Asia Restaurant, San Francisco, , 331 North Coast Brewing Company, Fort Bragg, 392, 397 Oak Cafe and Terrace at the Ojai Valley Inn, 226 Old Monterey Cafe, 244, 250 Omelet Express, Santa Rosa, 386, 390 Pancake Cottage, Catalina Island, 138, 141 Paula s Pancake House, Solvang, 228, 231 Perry s, San Diego, 41, 52 Perry s Italian Cafe, Mammoth Lakes, 276, 282 Pete s Southside Cafe, San Luis Obispo, 233, 235 Pink s, Los Angeles, 156, 170 Pizza Nova, San Diego, 41, 52 PJ s Oyster Bed, San Francisco, , 331 Poquito Más, Los Angeles, 156, 171 Proud Mary s, Dana Point Harbor, 79, 82 Railroad Park Restaurant, Dunsmuir, 406, 409 Reel Inn, Malibu, 143, 150 Riviera Mexican Grill, Redondo Beach, 134, 136 Rosebud s Cafe, Jackson, 371, 374 Rosy s at the Beach, San Jose, 344, Rubio s, Carlsbad, 59, 63 Ruby s Laguna Beach, 85, 92 Newport Beach, 86, 94 San Juan Capistrano, 79, 82 Sammy s California Wood-Fired Pizza, La Jolla, 56 Samoa Cookhouse, Eureka, 399, 403 San Diego Pier Cafe, 41, 52

6 416 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY Seascape, Trinidad, 399, 404 Sweet Peas, San Jose, 344, 348 Taco Loco, Laguna Beach, 85, 92 Taylor s Automatic Refresher, San Francisco, , 332 Teddy Bear Restaurant, Big Bear Lake, 183, 189 Tommaso s Restaurant, San Francisco, , 331 Topper s Pizza Place, Ventura, 212, 214 Tower Cafe, William Land Park, 359, 365 Trolley Junction Cafe, Nevada City, 367, 369 Typhoon, Santa Monica, 143, 151 Uncle Bill s Pancake House, Manhattan Beach, 134, 136 Wahoo s Fish Tacos, Laguna Beach, 85, Whaling Station Prime Steaks and Seafood, Monterey, 244, 250 Whoa Nellie Deli, Lee Vining, 284 Willie s Burgers, William Land Park, 359, 365 Wolfgang Puck Cafe, Universal City, 157, 171 Yolanda s Mexican Cafe, Ventura, 212, 218

7 SUBJECT INDEX Note: Restaurants and lodging are listed in separate indexes. Adventure Center, Mammoth Lakes, 276, Adventure City, Stanton, 100, Aerial tramways Lake Tahoe, 293, 296 Palm Springs, 191, 194 Agate Beach, Bolinas, 303, Agricultural product shopping, Central Coast, Airports, 19. See also specific cities and regions, travel to Alameda Park, Santa Barbara, 197, 199 Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, 316, Aliso Canyon Nature Trail, Santa Barbara, 204 Aliso Creek County Beach, Orange County, 66, Alpine Meadows, Tahoe City, 259, 260 Alpine slides, Big Bear, 183, 185 Amador County Museum, Jackson, 371, 372 American River Parkway, Sacramento, 350, 354 Amusement parks Anaheim, 100, Balboa, Disneyland, Knott s Berry Farm, 100, Lake Tahoe, 293, Los Angeles, Pacific Park, 143, 148 San Jose, Santa Cruz, 252, 255 Anacapa Island, 214 Anaheim, attractions, 100. See also Disneyland lodging, map, 100 restaurants, 100, Andersen, Hans Christian, museum of, 228, 229 Andree Clark Bird Refuge, Santa Barbara, 197, 199 Angel Island State Park, San Francisco, 303, 307 Animals. See Aquariums; Marine parks and museums; Nature centers; Zoos; specific animals Año Nuevo State Beach, Santa Cruz, 197, Anthropology museums, 40 41, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, San Diego, 31, Apple Farm Millhouse, San Luis Obispo, 233, 234 Aquariums La Jolla, 54, 55 Long Beach, Monterey Bay, , 247 Morro Bay, 237 San Francisco, 316, 324, 326 San Pedro, Santa Barbara, 217, 222 Arboretums, Los Angeles, 183, 187 Arc Light Cinemas, Hollywood, 156, 172 Arcata Skate Park, 399, 400 Arrowhead, Lake, 183, 187, 189 Arroyo Burro Beach, Santa Barbara, 197, 200 Art museums, 9 Los Angeles County, 143, 146, 156, 161 Pasadena, San Francisco, 316, 327

8 418 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY Arts-and-crafts show, permanent, Santa Barbara, 219 Attractions. See specific cities and regions ATV driving, Oceano, 203 Audiences Unlimited, Hollywood, 172 Automotive museums, Los Angeles, 156, 163 Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, 156, 158 Avalon. See Catalina Island Avenue of the Giants (redwoods), 381 Babysitting, 23. See also specific cities and regions, child care Badger Pass, Yosemite, 259, 260 Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Park, San Diego County, 28, 39 Ballard School, Solvang, 227 Baseball stadium tour, , 159 Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito, 339, 340 Beaches and parks Catalina Island, 137, 140 Central Coast, 197, Death Valley, 259 Gold Country, 350, Huntington, Laguna, Los Angeles vicinity, , Newport, Northern California, 379, Orange County, San Diego County, San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Cruz, 252, 255 Belmont Park, San Diego, 40 41, Berkeley, Bicycling, 13 Catalina Island, 137 Los Angeles vicinity, 128 Mammoth Mountain, 280 Orange County, Sacramento, 355 San Diego County, San Francisco Bay Area, Yosemite, 290 Big Basin State Park, Santa Cruz, 197, 200, Big Bear, attractions, 183, lodging, map, 183 restaurants, 183, Big Bear Discovery Center, 183, Big Lagoon County Park, Trinidad, 379, 381 Big Stump Trail, Kings Canyon, 270, 272 Big Sur, 201, Birds Central Coast, 197, 199 Lake Cachuma, Point Reyes, 303, 309 Black Chasm Cave, Volcano, 355 Boardwalks, Santa Cruz, 197, 203, 252, 255 Boating and boat rides, 13 Catalina Island, 137 Central Coast, Gold Country, Humboldt Bay Harbor, 399, Lake Shasta, 379, 407 Northern California, 382 Orange County, 73 San Diego County, 34 San Francisco Bay Area, 312 Ventura, Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles, 130, 134 Bodie State Historical Park, Bridgeport, 259, Bolsa Chica State Beach, Orange County, 66, 70 Bonita Cove, San Diego County, 28, 32 Bookstores, Los Angeles, 130, 156 Borax Museum, Death Valley, Borrego Palm Canyon State Campground, San Diego, 63 Botanical gardens. See Gardens Bowers Kidseum, Santa Ana, 100, 103 Bowling, San Francisco, Breakfast, 6 Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite, 291 Bright Child Indoor Playground, Santa Monica, 143, Buena Park, attractions, 100, lodging, 100 map, 100 restaurants, 100, 114 Cable cars, 315, 318 museum for, 316, 323 Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro, Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, 40 41, 44 Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Murphys, 350, 371, 372

9 SUBJECT INDEX 419 Calendars of festivals and events. See specific cities and regions California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, 316, 324 California Adventure, Disney s, Anaheim, California Carnivores, Sebastopol, 386, 387 California Science Center, Los Angeles, , California State Indian Museum, Sacramento, 359, 363 California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento, 359, 360 California Western Railroad, Fort Bragg, 392, 396 Cambria, Camino El Estero Park, Santa Barbara, 197 Camp Snoopy, Buena Park, Camping, 13, Big Bear Lake, 184 Big Sur, 241 Borrego Springs, 63 Carlsbad, Catalina Island, 138, 139 Central Coast, 197 Death Valley, 265 Dorst Creek, 268, 271 Humboldt County, 400 Kings Canyon, Lake Tahoe, 294 Malibu, 143, 145 Mendocino County, Monterey, 247 Nevada City, 366 Orange County, 78, 79 Santa Barbara, 218 Santa Cruz, Yosemite, 285 Cannery Row, Monterey, 243 Car(s). See also specific cities and regions, travel to driving, museums for, 156, 163 rental, 20 tours in, Yosemite, 291 Carlsbad, attractions, lodging, map, 59 restaurants, side trips, Carlsbad State Beach, San Diego County, 28, 32 Carnivorous plants, 386, 387 Carpinteria State Park Beach, Santa Barbara, 197, 200 Castles Hearst, 240 Scotty s, 259, 266, 268 Catalina Island, attractions, 138, lodging, 138, 139 map, 138 outdoor adventures, 137, 139 restaurants, 138, 141 Caves Gold Country, 355 Shasta, 406, 408 Sierra Nevada, 259, Central Coast, beaches, 197, calendar of festivals and events, edible souvenirs, information, map, 197 Monterey, outdoor adventures, parks, 197, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, 216, 226 Santa Cruz, Solvang, travel to, 198 Ventura, Chandelier Tree, Leggett, 392, 394 Channel Islands National Park, Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley, 303, 307 Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, 197, 201 Child care, 23. See also specific cities and regions, child care Childproofing, of lodging rooms, 21 Children s Book World, Los Angeles, 130, 156 Children s museums Lake Tahoe, 293, 297 Marin County, 339, 340 Monterey Bay, , 248 Orange County, 100, 103 Palm Springs, Pasadena, 178, 180 San Francisco, 316, 324, 329 San Jose, 344, 345 San Luis Obispo,

10 420 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY Children s museums (continued) Ventura County, 212, 214 Children s Pool Beach, San Diego County, 28, 32 Children s programs, 21, 23 Chimney Tree, Orick, 403 Chinese Theater, Hollywood, 172 Climbing towers, Mammoth Lakes, 276, Clothing recommendations, Cold Springs Canyon, Santa Barbara, 204 Columbia, Columbia State Historic Park, 350, Condominium rental, Mammoth Lakes, 277 Corona del Mar Beach, Orange County, Coronado Beach, San Diego County, 28, 32 Cruises Central Coast, Humboldt Bay Harbor, 399, Crystal Cave, Sequoia National Forest, 259, Crystal Cove State Park, Orange County, 66, 70 Dana Point, attractions, 79 81, lodging, 78, 79 map, 79 restaurants, 79, 83 Dana Point Harbor, 79, 80 DCA (Disney s California Adventure), Anaheim, De Young Museum, San Francisco, 316, Death Valley, Del Mar, lodging, map, 58 restaurants, 62 side trips, Del Norte County, lodging, 399, 400 Dennis the Menace Playground, Monterey, 197, Descanso Beach Club, Catalina Island, 138, 140 Deserts Anza-Borrego, 31, Death Valley, Joshua Tree National Park, , Palm Springs, 191, Devil s Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Mountain, 276, 279 Disabled visitors, tips for, 10 Discover Museum and History Center, Sacramento, Discovery Museum, Eureka, 399, Discovery Park, Sacramento, 350, 354 Discovery Science Center, Santa Ana, 100, Disneyland, Anaheim, age groups for, lodging, , 109 maps, ride waiting times, seasons to visit, 109 Disney s California Adventure, Anaheim, Diving, Catalina Island, 139 D.L. Bliss State Park, Lake Tahoe, 259, 295 Dodger Stadium Tour, Los Angeles, , 159 Doheny State Beach, Orange County, 66, 70 Downtown Disney, 105 Drive-Thru Tree Park, Leggett, 392, 394 Driving. See Car(s) Dunes, Pismo, Central Coast, 197, Dyerville Giant (tree), Humboldt Redwoods State Park, 381 Earthquake Trail, San Francisco, 309 Egyptian Theater, Hollywood, 172 El Capitan, Yosemite, 259, 290 El Capitan Theater, Hollywood, 172 El Dorado Regional Park East, Long Beach, , Elephant-seal refuge, Elkhorn Slough Safari, Central Coast, 205 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, 236 Empire Mine State Historic Park, Grass Valley, 350, 367, 368 Esplanade, at Disneyland, 105 Eureka, 300, Exploratorium, San Francisco, 316, 324 Fairytale Town, Sacramento, 359, 361 Falls Bridalveil, 291 Nojoquoi, 204 Pfeiffer, 205 Rainbow, 279 Yosemite, 291 Farm-produce shopping, Central Coast, Farmers markets Marin County, 339, 340 San Luis Obispo, 235 Ferries San Diego County, 30 San Francisco, 318 Festivals. See specific cities and regions, calendars of festivals and events

11 SUBJECT INDEX 421 Fillmore & Western Railway Company, Fillmore, 225 Films, activities related to, Fisherman s Wharf, Monterey, 243 Fishing Los Angeles vicinity, 129 Orange County, 73 San Diego County, 34 San Francisco Bay Area, Saw Mill Pond, 293, Folk art, Los Angeles, 154, 165 Forestville, 386 Fort Bragg, attractions, 392, lodging, map, 392 restaurants, 392, Fort Bragg Footlighters, Fort Humboldt State Historic Park, Eureka, 300, 402 Fort Ross State Historic Park, Jenner, 379, Fossils, tar pit, 156, 160 Founders Tree, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, 381 Fountains, San Francisco, 320 Fruit farms, 254 Furnace Creek Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, 266, 268 Gardens Los Angeles, 183, 187 Mendocino County, 392, 395 Palm Springs, 191, Pasadena, San Francisco, 303, 310, 311 General Grant Grove, Kings Canyon, 259, General Sherman tree, Sequoia National Park, 273 General-store museums, Palm Springs, 191, George C. Page Museum of La Brea Discoveries, Los Angeles, 156, 160 Getty Center, Los Angeles, 131, 143, 146 Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco, fountain in, 320 Ghost towns, Bodie State Historical Park, 259, Giant Forest, Sequoia National Forest, 259, 273 Gizdich Ranch, Watsonville, 252, 254 Glacier Point, Yosemite, 259, 290 Glass-bottom-boat tours, Catalina Island, 138, 140 Glen Ellen, 386, 389 Gold, panning for, 377 Gold Country, calendar of festivals and events, Columbia, Grass Valley, information, Jackson, map, 350 Murphys, Nevada City, outdoor adventures, parks, 350, Sacramento, schoolhouses, Sonora, 375, 376 souvenirs, 357 travel to, 351 Volcano, 350, 355, Gold mines, 371, 373 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, 303, Golden State district, California Adventure, 108 Golf, Pebble Beach, , Golf-carting, Catalina Island, 139 Grandparents, tips for, 9 10 Grant Grove, Kings Canyon, 259, Grass Valley, Great America, Paramount s, San Jose, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, , 123 Grizzly Giant tree, Yosemite, 259, 290 Grizzly Peak, California Adventure, 108 Gull Wings Children s Museum, Ventura County, 212, 214 Handicapped visitors, tips for, 10 Hans Christian Andersen Museum, 228, 229 Heaps Peak Arboretum, Lake Arrowhead, 183, 187 Hearst Castle, San Simeon, 240 Heavenly Aerial Tram, Lake Tahoe, 293, 296 Hiking, 13 Catalina Island, 139 Central Coast, 204 Los Angeles vicinity, 129 Monterey, 246 Northern California, Orange County, 73 San Diego County, 34

12 422 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY Hiking, (continued) Yosemite, 290 Hill climbing, San Francisco Bay Area, 312 Historic Old Sacramento State Historic Park, 350, 359, Historic sites and museums. See also Missions Alcatraz Island, 316, Central Coast, 228, 229, 252, 256 Columbia, 350, Gold Country, 350, 359, , 367, 368, , Grass Valley, 367, 368 Jackson, 371, 372 Jenner, 379, Lake Tahoe, 293, 295, 299 Los Angeles, , 128, 156, 158 Monterey, 246 Northern California, 300, 379, , 402, 406, 408 Sacramento, 359, San Diego, 40 41, 45 San Simeon, Santa Cruz, 252, 256 schoolhouses, 227, Sierra Nevada, 259, Sonoma Plaza, 386, Weaverville, 406, 408 Yosemite, 291 Hollywood, Hollywood & Highland, 156, Hollywood Bowl, 131 Hollywood Pictures Backlot district, California Adventure, 108 Hollywood Walk of Fame, 156 Homework, management of, 9 Horseback riding Catalina Island, 139 Los Angeles vicinity, 129 Mammoth Lakes, 283 Northern California, 383 San Francisco Bay Area, 312 Yosemite, 290 Houseboating, Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise, 399, Humboldt County, attractions, 399, lodging, map, 399 restaurants, 399, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Weott, 379, 381 Huntington Beach, Huntington Library, Pasadena, Huntington State Beach Huntington City Beach, Orange County, 66, 71 Hurricane Harbor Water Park, Valencia, 175 Ice shows, Sonoma County, 388 Idyllwild mountain range, 182 Imagination Station Children s Theater, Santa Monica, 131 Indian Canyons, Palm Springs, , 123 Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, Volcano, 350, Indian museums, Gold Country, 350, 359, , Information (publications and web sites), Central Coast, Gold Country, Los Angeles vicinity, 120 Northern California, Orange County, San Diego County, San Francisco Bay Area, 306 Sierra Nevada, 263 Yosemite, Innovation museums, San Jose, 344, International Surfing Museum, Huntington Beach, Internet information. See Information Jack London State Park, Sonoma, 379, 385 Jackson, attractions, 372 lodging, map, 371 restaurants, 374 Jenner, Jet skiing, Catalina Island, 137 Johnson, Albert, Scotty s Castle, 259, 266, 268 Joshua Tree National Park, Los Angeles vicinity, , Kayaking, San Francisco Bay Area, 312 Kidseum, Santa Ana, 100, 103 Kidspace, Pasadena, 178, 189 Kings Canyon, 259, attractions, 270, lodging, map, 270 travel to, 269 Knott s Berry Farm, Buena Park,

13 SUBJECT INDEX 423 Knott s Soak City Buena Park, 100, 113 Palm Springs, 191, 193 San Diego, 40 41, La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles, 156, 160 La Habra, Children s Museum at, 100, 104 La Jolla, La Jolla Cove, San Diego County, 28, 32 La Purisima Mission State Historic Park, Lompoc, Lacy Park, San Marino, , 125 Laguna Beach, lodging, 85, map, 85 restaurants, 85, Lake(s). See also Lake Tahoe Arrowhead, 183, 187, 189 Big Bear, Cachuma, Mammoth, Mono, 259, Shasta, 379, 382, 407 Lake Tahoe, 259, attractions, 293, lodging, map, 293 restaurants, 293, travel to, 292 visitors center, 293, 296 Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, Le Conte Memorial Lodge Children s Center, Yosemite, 290 Leggett, 392, 394 Legoland Carlsbad, 59, Leo Carrillo State Beach, Malibu, , Libraries Los Angeles, , Pasadena, Lighthouses Mark Abbott, 256 Point Arena, 392, Point Loma, 44 Point Pinos, , 249 Point Reyes, 303, 309 Little River, 393 Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park, Palm Springs, 191, Lodging, See also separate lodging index; specific cities and regions, lodging telephone numbers for, 22 Long Beach, Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, Los Angeles Central Library, , Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 136, 161 Los Angeles Philharmonic Symphonies for Youth, 131 Los Angeles vicinity, beaches, , Big Bear, calendar of festivals and events, Catalina Island, central city, attractions, lodging, map, restaurants, , side trips, child care, 120 information, 120 Lake Arrowhead, 183, 187, 189 Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, map, mountains, outdoor adventures, Palm Springs, parks, , Pasadena, Redondo Beach, South Bay, travel to, 117, 120 Westside, Los Angeles Zoo, 156, 162 MacKerricher State Beach, Fort Bragg, 379, Magic Mountain, Valencia, , 183, 185 Magicopolis, Santa Monica, 143, 147 Main Beach, Laguna, 66, 71 Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, Nevada City, 350, 367 Malibu, 143, Malibu Creek State Park, , 126 Malibu Lagoon (Surfrider) State Beach, , 126 Malls, Newport Beach, 88 Mammoth Lakes, attractions, 276, lodging, map, 276 restaurants, 276, side trips,

14 424 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY Mammoth Lakes (continued) travel to, 275 Mammoth Mountain, Sierra Nevada, , 280 Manhattan Beach, Manhattan State Beach, , 126 Mann s Chinese Theater, Hollywood, 172 Maps. See also specific cities and regions California, 11 list of, xi Marin County, attractions, lodging, map, 339 restaurants, 339, Marina del Rey map, 143, restaurants, 143, Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito, 339, 341 Marine parks and museums. See also Aquariums Marin County, 339, 341 Orange County, 79, San Diego, 40 41, 50 San Diego County, 54, 55 San Francisco, 333 Santa Barbara, 217, 222 Marine World Theme Park, San Francisco, 333 Marionette theater, Los Angeles, 130, 134 Mariposa Grove, Yosemite, 259, 290 Maritime museums, San Diego, 40 41, Mark Abbott lighthouse, Santa Cruz, 252, 256 Markets, farmers Marin County, 339, 340 San Luis Obispo, 235 Memories, recording, 17 Mendocino Coast, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 392, 395 Mendocino County, attractions, lodging, restaurants, 392, 394, Mendocino Highlands State Park, 379 Mercer Caverns, Murphys, 355 Millhouse, Apple Farm, San Luis Obispo, 233, 234 Mines, gold, 371, 373 Mining historic site, 350, 367, 368 Mission Bay Park, San Diego County, 28, 32 Mission Beach, San Diego County, 28, 33 Missions La Purisima, San Diego de Alcala, 40 41, 45 San Juan Capistrano, 79, 81 Santa Barbara, 217, 220 Moaning Cavern, Vallecito, 355 Mono Lake, Lee Vining, 259, Monterey, attractions, lodging, map, restaurants, , Monterey Peninsula Recreation Trail, 246 Monument Peak, Lake Tahoe, 296 Moonridge Animal Park, Bear Mountain, 183, Morgan-Wixon Theater, Santa Monica, 131 Morro Bay, Morro Bay State Park, 197, 202 Moscone Center, roof top entertainment center on, Mountain biking, Orange County, 73 Mountain High Ski Area, Wrightwood, 183, 188 Movies, activities related to, Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, 303, 309 Municipal wharf, Santa Cruz, 252, 255 Murphys, attractions, 372 lodging, map, 371 Muscle beach, Santa Monica, , 127 Museum(s) anthropology, 40 41, art. See Art museums auto, 156, 163 borax, cable car, 316, 323 children s. See Children s museums general store, 191, Hans Christian Andersen, 228, 229 history. See Historic sites and museums Indian, 350, 359, , innovation, 344, lighthouse, 392, marine. See Marine parks and museums maritime, 40 41, mining, 350, 367, 368 natural history, 217, 220, 237, 316, 324 radio, 156, 173 railroad, 40 41, 47, 156, 163, 359, 360 science. See Science museums space, 40 41, 46,

15 SUBJECT INDEX 425 surfing, 94 98, 252, 256 tar pit, 156, 160 television, 156, 173 tolerance, 143, western heritage, 156, 158 Museum of Radio and Television, Hollywood, 156, 173 Museum of Tolerance, Century City, 143, Music, symphonic, Los Angeles, 131 Musical shows, Fort Bragg, M.Y. Museum, Monterey, , 248 Natural history museums Morro Bay, 237 San Francisco, 316, 324 Santa Barbara, 217, 220 Nature centers, 79, Anza-Borrego Desert, 31, Big Bear, 183, Lake Tahoe, 296 Los Angeles, 191, Mono Lake, 259, Orick, 379, 403 Palm Springs, 191, Nature walks, Lake Arrowhead, 183, 187 NBC Studio Tour, Universal City, 157, 173 Nevada City, Newport Beach, attractions, 86 87, lodging, 86 87, map, restaurants, 86 87, shopping, 88 Newport Dunes Resort, Orange County, 66, Nightlife, for teenagers, 8 Nojoquoi Falls County Park Trail, Santa Barbara, 204 Northern California, beaches, 379, Del Norte County, 399, 400 Eureka, 300, Forestville, 386 Fort Bragg, Glen Ellen, 386, 389 Humboldt County, information, Leggett, 392, 394 map, 379 Mendocino County, outdoor adventures, parks, 379, Point Arena, Santa Rosa, Shasta County, Sonoma County, travel to, 380 Trinidad, , 404 Trinity County, Willits, 391, 392 Windsor, 386 Northstar-at-Tahoe, 259, 261 Ojai Valley, Old Monterey Marketplace, 246 Old Point Loma, San Diego, 44 Old Sacramento State Historic Park, 359, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 40 41, Olvera Street, Los Angeles, , 162 One Thousand Steps Beach, Santa Barbara, 219 Orange County, Anaheim, beaches, Buena Park, calendar of festivals and events, child care, 68 Dana Point, Huntington Beach, information, Laguna Beach, lodging, map, 66 Newport Beach, outdoor adventures, parks, public transportation, 67 San Clemente, 66, 72, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, surf camps, travel to, 67 Orange County Marine Institute, 79, Orick, 379, 403 Orienteering, Mammoth Mountain, 280 Outdoor adventures. See specific cities and regions, outdoor adventures Pacific Beach, San Diego, 28, 33 Pacific Park, Los Angeles, 143, 148 Packing, for travel, 15 17

16 426 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY Palm Springs, attractions, lodging, map, 191 restaurants, 191, 195 Paradise Cove, Malibu, , Paradise Pier district, California Adventure, 108 Paramount s Great America, San Jose, Parasailing, Orange County, 73 Parks. See Amusement parks; Beaches and parks; Marine parks and museums; Water parks; specific parks Pasadena, attractions, lodging, 178, 179 map, 178 restaurants, 178, Peter Hay Par Three, Pebble Beach, , Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, 156, 163 Pfeiffer Falls, Santa Barbara, 205 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, 197, 202, 241 Photography, 17, 290 Pier 39, San Francisco, 316, Pioneer Yosemite History Center, 259, 291 Pismo State Beach and Pismo Dunes Preserve, Central Coast, 197, Planetariums Sacramento, San Francisco, 316, 324 Planning, for family trip, 3 4 Plants, insect-eating, 386, 387 Playgrounds, 7 Monterey, 197, 202 Sacramento, 359, 361 San Francisco, 303, 310, 311 Santa Barbara, 197, 202 Santa Monica, 143, Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum, 392, Point Loma, San Diego, 44 Point Pinos lighthouse, Monterey, , 249 Point Reyes National Seashore, Olema, 303, 309 Prairie Creek Redwood State Park, Orick, 379, 403 Prisons, Alcatraz Island, 316, Public transportation Orange County, 67 San Diego County, San Francisco, 315, Publications, Puppet theater, Los Angeles, 130, 134 Queen Mary (ship), Radio museums, 156, 173 Rafting Gold Country, 356 Northern California, 383 Raging Waters San Dimas, San Jose, 344, 346 Railroads, See also specific cities and regions, travel to California Western, 392, 396 Fillmore & Western, 225 museums for, 359, 360 Los Angeles, 156, 163 San Diego, 40 41, 47 one-fourth-scale, 386, 388 Roaring Camp and Big Trees, 252, Skunk, 392, 396 Sonoma County, 386, 388 Rainbow Falls, Mammoth Mountain, 279 Ranches Coffee Creek, 405, 407 Death Valley, 267 Fort Bragg, 382, 383 Gizdich, 252, 254 Marble Mountain, 401 Solvang, 227, 229 Wilder Ranch State Park, 252, 256 Ranger tours, 7 Rattlesnake Canyon Trail, Santa Barbara, 204 Redondo Beach lodging, restaurants, 136 Redondo State Beach, , 127 Redwood Empire Ice Arena, Santa Rosa, 386, 388 Redwood (sequoia) trees Big Stump Trail, 270, 272 Calaveras Big Trees State Park, 350, chandelier, 392, 394 drive-thru, 392, 394 Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Weott, 379, 381 Mariposa Grove, 259, 290 Mendocino County, 392, 394 Muir Woods, 303, 309 Orick, 379, 403

17 SUBJECT INDEX 427 San Francisco Bay area, 303, 309 Santa Barbara, 200 Sequoia National Park, 259, Yosemite, 259, 290 Refugio State Beach, Santa Barbara, 197, 203 Rental beach houses, car, 20 condominiums, 277 Resorts. See separate lodging index; specific cities and regions, lodging Restaurants, See also specific cities and regions Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center, San Diego, 40 41, 46 Ricochet Ridge Ranch, Fort Bragg, 382, 383 Roaring Camp and Big Trees Railroads, Santa Cruz, 252, Rock climbing Mammoth Mountain, 276, Yosemite, 291 Rock formations Devil s Postpile National Monument, 276, 279 Morro Bay, 236 Volcano, 371, 374 Yosemite, 291 Rocky Nook Park, Santa Barbara, 197, 203 Roller coasters, Los Angeles, Rope courses, Lake Tahoe, Ruddy s General Store Museum, Palm Springs, 191, Sacramento, attractions, lodging, map, 359 restaurants, 359, Salt Point State Park, Jenner, 379, 382 San Clemente, 66, 72, San Clemente Pier T Street, Orange County, 66, 72 San Diego, attractions, 40 41, lodging, map, restaurants, 40 41, San Diego County, See also San Diego beaches, calendar of festivals and events, Carlsbad, child-care services, 31 Del Mar, information, La Jolla, map, 28 outdoor adventures, parks, public transportation, travel to, 29 San Diego Model Railroad Museum, 40 41, 47 San Diego Museum of Man, 40 41, San Diego Wild Animal Park, 40 41, San Diego Zoo, 40 41, San Francisco, attractions, , fountains, 320 lodging, , 320 map, public transportation, 315, restaurants, , shopping, side trips, 333 weather, 315 San Francisco Bay Area, beaches, Berkeley, calendar of festivals and events, child care, 306 information, 306 map, 303 Marin County, outdoor adventures, parks, San Francisco, San Jose, travel to, 302, 304 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 316, 327 San Jose, attractions, lodging, map, 344 restaurants, 344, San Juan Capistrano, attractions, 79, 81 map, 79 restaurants, 79, San Luis Obispo, attractions, lodging, map, 233 restaurants, 233, side trips,

18 428 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY San Simeon, Santa Ana, 100, Santa Barbara, attractions, 217, lodging, map, 217 restaurants, 217, side trips, Santa Cruz, attractions, 252, lodging, map, 252 restaurants, 252, Santa Cruz Boardwalk Beach, 197, 203 Santa Monica, attractions, 143, lodging, 143, 144 map, 143 restaurants, 143, Santa Monica Playhouse, Santa Rosa, Saw Mill Pond, Lake Tahoe, 293, Scheduling activities, 4 School-age children at Disneyland, planning for, 6 7 Schoolhouses, historic, 227, Science museums Berkeley, Los Angeles, , Orange County, 100, Sacramento, San Diego, 40 41, 46 San Francisco, 316, 324 Scotty s Castle, Death Valley, 259, 266, 268 Sea lions, Santa Cruz, 252, 255 Seals elephant, Northern California, 382 Seasons to visit, Disneyland, 109 SeaWorld, San Diego, 40 41, 50 Sebastopol, 387 Sequoia National Park, 259, Sequoia Park, Eureka, 379, 382 Sequoia trees. See Redwood (sequoia) trees Shasta, Lake, 379, 382 Shasta Caverns, 406, 408 Shasta County, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, 379, 407 Shopping for agricultural products, Los Angeles, , 162 Newport Beach, 88 San Francisco, for teenagers, 8 Universal CityWalk, 157, Sierra Nevada, calendar of festivals and events, Death Valley, information, 263 Kings Canyon, 259, Lake Tahoe, 259, Mammoth Lakes, map, 259 outdoor adventures, Sequoia, 259, skiing in, special moments, 264 travel to, 263 Yosemite, 259, Sierra Nevada Children s Museum, Lake Tahoe, 293, 297 Silent Movie Theater, Hollywood, 156, 173 Silver Strand State Beach, San Diego County, 28, 33 Simon Rodia State Historical Park, Los Angeles, 154, 165 Single parents, tips for, 9 Sitters Unlimited, Orange County, 68 Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Water Park, Valencia, 175 Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, Six Flags Marine World Theme Park, Vallejo, 333 Six Flags Waterworld USA, Sacramento, 359, Skater s Point, Santa Barbara, 217, Skating and skateboarding Arcata, 399, 400 Central Coast, 212, 213 Los Angeles vicinity, 128 Orange County, San Diego County, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, 312 Santa Barbara, 217, Sonoma County, 386, 388 Skiing Bear Mountain, Los Angeles mountains, Mammoth Mountain, 280 Sierra Nevada, Squaw Valley, 261, 293,

19 SUBJECT INDEX 429 Skunk Railroad, Fort Bragg, 392, 396 Skyline Drive Tour, Catalina Island, 138, Sledding, Mammoth Mountain, 276, Sledz, Mammoth Mountain, 276, Snorkeling Catalina Island, 139 San Diego County, 34 Snow Summit Ski Resort, Big Bear Village, 183, Solstice Canyon, Malibu, , 127 Solvang, Sonoma, Sonoma County, attractions, lodging, map, 386 restaurants, 386, Sonoma Plaza, 386, Sonora, 375, 376 Sony Pictures Entertainment Studio Tour, Hollywood, 156, South Bay, Souvenirs edible, Gold Country, 357 Space museums, 40 41, 46, Special events. See specific cities and regions, calendars of festivals and events Squaw Valley, 259, 261 Squaw Valley Adventure Center, 293, Squaw Valley USA, 293, 298 Star of India, San Diego, 40 41, Stephen Birch Aquarium-Museum at Scripps, La Jolla, 54, 55 Stinson Beach, San Francisco, 303, 310 Storybook Theater, Universal City, 131, 157 Storyopolis, Studio City, 131 Studio tours, film and television, 157, 173 Subways, San Francisco, Summer Fun Surf Camp, Orange County, Summer Soul Surf Camp, Orange County, 75 Summer Sounds, Hollywood, 131, 156 Super Surf Camp, Orange County, 75 Surfing, 13 Central Coast, Los Angeles vicinity, 127, museums for, 94 98, 252, 256 Orange County, San Diego County, Sutter Gold Mine, 371, 373 Sutter s Fort State Historic Park, Sacramento, 359, Swimming. See also Beaches; Water parks Buena Park, 113 Catalina Island, 139 Lake Shasta, 379, 407 Northern California, 381 Palm Springs, 191, 193 San Diego, 34, 44 Santa Barbara, 217, 222 Symphony music, Los Angeles, 131 Tahoe. See Lake Tahoe Tallac Historic Site, Lake Tahoe, 293, 299 Tar pits, Los Angeles, 156, 160 Taxis, San Francisco, 319 Tech Museum of Innovation, The, San Jose, 344, Teenagers at Disneyland, 111 planning for, 7 9 Television, museums and tours of, 157, 173 Temple of the Forest beneath the Clouds, Weaverville, 406, 408 Tennis resorts, La Jolla, 53 Theater(s) Los Angeles, magic, 143, 147 movie, Tide pooling Los Angeles vicinity, 130 Orange County, 74 Toddlers, planning for, 5 6 Tolerance, museum for, 143, Tomales Bay State Park, San Francisco, 303, 310 Tours driving, Yosemite, 291 ranger, 7 Trains. See Railroads Traintown, Sonoma, 386, 388 Trams Lake Tahoe, 293, 296 Palm Springs, 191, 194 Transportation, public. See Public transportation TravelTown, Los Angeles, 156, 163 Trees, redwood. See Redwood (sequoia) trees Trinidad, , 404 Trinity County, Trolleys San Diego, San Francisco, 318

20 430 INDEXES AND READER SURVEY Trolleys (continued) Santa Barbara, 219 Truckee Historic Town Center, Lake Tahoe, 295 Turbo Ride, San Francisco, 327 Ty Warner Sea Center, Santa Barbara, 217, 222 Union Square, San Francisco, fountain in, 320 Universal CityWalk, Universal City, 157, Universal Studios Hollywood, 157, Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, Orange County, 66, 72 Venice Beach, Santa Monica, , 127 Ventura, Vernal Falls, Yosemite, 291 Video cameras, 17 Volcano, 350, 355, 371, 374 Walk of Fame, Hollywood, 156, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, Warner Bros. Studios VIP Tour, Universal City, 157, 174 Water parks Buena Park, 113 Irvine, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, 191, 193 Sacramento, 359, San Diego, 40 41, San Jose, 344, 346 Water taxis, San Diego, 30 Waterfalls. See Falls Waterskiing, San Diego County, 35 Waterworld USA, 359, Watts Towers, Los Angeles, 154, 165 Wawona Information Station, Yosemite, 259, 289 Weather, 15, 315 Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park, 406, 408 Web sites. See Information Western-heritage museums, Los Angeles, 156, 158 Westside, Los Angeles, attractions, 143, lodging, restaurants, 143, Whale watching, 13 Los Angeles vicinity, 130 Northern California, Orange County, 74 San Diego County, 35 San Francisco Bay Area, Wheelchairs, tips for, 10 White-water rafting, Gold Country, 356 Wild Rivers Water park, Irvine, Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz, 252, 256 Wildlife. See also Birds; Nature centers; Sea lions; Whale watching Big Bear, 183, Central Coast, 197, , 203 Channel Islands, Northern California, Orick, 379, 403 Palm Springs desert, 191, rehabilitation center for, 339, 341 Sierra Nevada, 291 Ventura, Yosemite, 291 Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, Topanga Canyon, Will Rogers State Historic Park, Los Angeles, , 128 William Land Park, Sacramento, 350, 354 William S. Hart County Park, Newhall, , Willits, 391, 392 Windsor, 386 Windsurfing, San Diego County, 35 Wood s Cove, Newport Beach, 66, 72 Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco, 303, 310, 311, 316, Yosemite, 259, attractions, 286, lodging, map, 286 travel to, 287 Yosemite Valley, 286, Zeum, San Francisco, 316, 329 Zoos Eureka, 382 Los Angeles, 156, 162 Moonridge, 183, Sacramento, 350, 354, 359, 362 San Diego, 40 41, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, 217, 221 Zuma Beach County Park, Malibu, , 128