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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Trying to plan a vacation for me, DH, DS19 and DD17. I haven’t been to the west coast (I’m not American) so it’s exciting but daunting as I’m trying to plan something that will keep everyone happy

Ideally it would be about 12 days not including travel days. DH is exhausted from work and both kids are working full-time summer jobs. So some beach time for them to decompress is needed. I can’t lie on the beach for hours on end but can amuse myself.  We all like nature and some hiking. DD and I like poking around galleries and boutiques. Not particularly interested in Hollywood, but maybe there’s a tour the kids would enjoy? Similarly, not personally interested in Disneyland but I suppose kids could go for a day. Is it good for older teens and could one day work?

I thought we could do 5 or 6 days at a beach like La Jolla then drive north for 6 or 7 days to San Francisco with a couple of stops on the way.

I would love some suggestions from people who know the area.

Is it too ambitious for 12 days? Would it be better to fly into LA and go to a beach nearby so our starting point is a bit further north? If so, which beach would be good for teens but not too crowded or overwhelming plus warm enough to swim?

Go to the LA beaches: Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan are amazing beach towns. The strand is a great place to bike and walk and the weather is perfect. Universal Studios in LA is fun for everyone - and less overwhelming than Disneyland.

Is 6 or 7 days enough time to enjoy driving north to San Francisco? Where would you recommend stopping?

Love some suggestions.[/quote][/quote]

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