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Rollercoasters are awesome and who doesn’t like frolicking at the beach, but family trips to California can bolster young minds too. Hands-on museums are huge, including San Francisco’s Exploratorium; the Tech Interactive in San Jose; MOXI, the Wolf Museum of Science + Exploration in Santa Barbara; and the Fleet Science Center in San Diego. The state’s zoos and aquariums are particularly adept at mixing flat-out fun with info-rich attractions and experiences that engage young minds. Also, junior ranger programs at many state and national parks can help kids learn about conservation.
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- Ocean Institute Dana Point
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- The Tech Interactive
- MOXI Museum
- Museums in Balboa Park
- San Bernardino Museums
- 10 Family-Friendly Museums for All Ages
- Fleet Science Center & Planetarium
- University of California, Berkeley
- Stanford University
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- USS Midway & the Waterfront
- Oakland's Chabot Space & Science Center
- Top Bay Area Museums
- The Exploratorium
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
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