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[quote=Anonymous]FYI - SF (stop calling it San Fran.. cringe) can be gloomy and pretty cool in August. We used to live there for many years. But, it's certainly worth a visit. I also lived in Socal most of  my life.

Dress for CA coastal, ie layers.  The fog can roll in along the beach in the morning, then burn off by noon.  Then in the evening, it will cool down.  Also, the Pacific ocean is cold.  I didn't go in the water unless it was like 90+ degrees outside.

If you're flying into LA, I would skip La Jolla, and just stay at a beach town in LA, like Hermosa, Malibu, Santa Monica.  Traffic in CA is insane.  Driving from La Jolla through OC and LA would take you 3+ hours.

In Socal,
- Griffith Park, and there are some hiking trails around it
- Universal Studios which is less crowded compared to Disneyland.  Also your kids might enjoy Universal City walk 
- La Brea tar pits, and museums - there are tons
- Venice beach, but be aware, it can be pretty sketchy, and you may not want your 17 yr old to be exposed to some of what goes on there. Santa Monica might be better for your 17 yr old

The drive up  to SF from Socal on PCH 1 hwy would take longer than going up the 5 but it's more scenic, and you can stop in several towns.

- I would definitely stop in Santa Barbara for a day or two.
- Solvang, maybe Hears Castle
- Carmel
- Monterrey Bay Aquarium

But if you want don't want to spend that much time on the road, take the 5 directly up to SF.

In SF, definitely go up to Muir woods, Point Reyes (you might see whales).[/quote]

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