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[quote=Anonymous]I've done SF to LA with kids that age -- and I'd recommend doing an all SF trip. You can go north to Muir Woods and see redwoods and down as far as Monterey, and that's all very manageable and will give you lots of nature and culture experiences. I've driven as far north as Mendocino and although it's pretty the curves are literally puke-inducing.

Search the archives because I have posted about our road trip here but the short of it is that you are investing a ton of time on twisty, scenic roads to get between SF and LA. It's pretty, but the traffic can be really bad and there are not many places to stop. Hearst Castle is manageable with kids (your 7 yo might enjoy it) but not necessarily easy and your 5 yo may not find the guided tour enjoyable (ours did not - it is a big group, quite detailed, and there are floor alarms if you step off the path).  We ended up sitting in traffic along 101 for long periods, and our experience was that La Jolla and Santa Barbara would have been more fun as "adult only" experiences.  I would only drive to LA if you are planning an amusement park day.

As a wildcard option, we also love the San Diego area. Tons of kid friendly nature and cultural activities and spectacular scenery and beaches.  [/quote]

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