Family Vacations in Pasadena, California
This summer California is one of the most popular states for families to choose when selecting summer family vacation destinations. In this article you’ll find some ideas for fun trips and traveling to California with kids.
Pasadena Family Resorts
Eaton Canyon for Family Vacations
Eaton Canyon in Pasadena may be a great choice for you and your family. Eaton Canyon Natural Area Nature Center is a 190-acre natural park. It is located at the base of Mt. Wilson. There are 5 miles of nature trails, an equestrian trail, creeks and a waterfall. The canyon is very lush and has beautiful displays of local flora and fauna. The park is open daily sunrise to sunset.
Every member of your family will find something to enjoy. There are hiking trails, wildlife, rocks and minerals, and plants.
One of the best places to visit in the park is certainly the Eaton Canyon Waterfalls. There is water at the falls year-round. However, in dry seasons and during the summer months the stream bed may be partially or totally dry. In order to reach the falls you’ll have to cross the stream bed several times. But only in the wettest months will this be particularly difficult.
Camping is available by permit at Henninger Flats, rest rooms, drinking fountain, picnic area, a Visitor’s Center and a plant nursery are located in the flats. No permit is needed to picnic or use the facilities.
You’ll have a chance to see over 50 species of plants, 20 types of mammals, including mule deer, bobcats, coyote, fox and mountain lion, over 150 species of birds, including hawks, vultures, owls, heron, pelican and eagles as well as numerous reptiles, amphibians and fish in the park.
Knott’s Berry Farm for Kids Vacation in California.
Knott’s Berry Farm is the second kid-friendly resort to visit during your vacation in California.
Knott’s Berry Farm is America’s first theme park. There are over 150 rides in 6 themed areas: Ghost Town, Fiesta Village, The Boardwalk, Indian Trails, Wild Water Wilderness and Camp Snoopy which is the official home of Snoopy and the Peanuts characters. The park is home to the high-flying 3,125 foot Silver Bullet roller coaster which sends riders climbing to a height of 146 feet and soaring back down an initial drop of 109 feet. It has a top speed of fifty five (55) miles per hour and riders will experience spirals, corkscrews, a cobra roll, and over banked curves.
It is also home to the 118 foot tall GhostRider, one of the longest and tallest wooden roller coasters in the world with a 108-foot initial banked drop, 13 additional drops, sudden dips, banked turns and maximum G-forces of 3.14
Wild Water Wilderness is home to Bigfoot Rapids. Towering cliffs, huge boulders, cascading water falls, soaring geysers and trees, shrubs and wild flowers–all indigenous to California–combine to create an authentic setting for Bigfoot Rapids.
Camp Snoopy Kids Rides
At Camp Snoopy, the whole family can enjoy many of the rides. You’ll have a chance to ride Charlie Brown Speedway, or Woodstock’s Airmail (the kid-size version of Supreme Scream), have the kids take you for a spin at Rocky Road Truckin’ Company, or check out Timberline Twister the smallest of our roller coaster family.
You should also keep in mind that there are numerous restaurants and shops in the park. In addition, the Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel is situated here. This first class hotel offers a variety of packages, including Snoopy themed rooms for children.
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