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  Alcatraz Cruises

  San Francisco

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  Beauty. History. Infamy.

     Alcatraz and history go hand in hand. Once home to some of America's most notorious criminals, the federal penitentiary that operated here from 1934 to 1963 brought a dark mystique to the Rock. The presence of infamous inmates like Al "Scarface" Capone, and the "Birdman" Robert Stroud helped to establish the island's notoriety. To this day, Alcatraz is best known as one of the world's most legendary prisons.

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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  Looking for a way to turn San Francisco into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.' why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. This Family Friendly activity is great for ages from 7-70. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Sacramento

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  Looking for a way to turn Sacramento into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a three-hour sightseeing tour of Sacramento. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The Quest will start in the heart of the state's Capitol and will take you on a journey among the historic points within the Capitol Mall and then to the fabled streets of Old Sacramento. You will explore both famous sites as well as hidden nuggets within the city and along its scenic river front. The tour requires approximately 2.5 miles of walking. Using a smart phone as "the guide" allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. So put down your gold pan and saddle up your group for a fun adventure... why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. (less) ... Read more

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  Aquarium of the Bay

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  Meet 20,000 amazing marine animals as you walk through 300 feet of crystal clear tunnels. Touch sharks and rays. It's like skin diving without getting wet.

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  Backcountry Unlimited

  Prescott

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  Adventure Travel for Teens (Summer 2019) Ages 12 to 14 and 15 to 17

     AZ Unlimited - 12 Days AGES 12 to 14: June 8th - June 19th, June 28th - July 9th AGES 15 to 17: June 4th - June 15th, June 22nd - July 3rd, July 14th - July 25th Starts and Ends at Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Arizona Arizona is a state of extraordinary topographic diversity, clear skies, open lands, and beautiful forests with a total area of 114,000 Sq. MI. 12 days with Backcountry Unlimited on AZ Unlimited will take you off the beaten path in the Sonoran desert, high on the Colorado Plateau and deep into the Grand Canyon. We will explore ancient cultures, climb towering cliffs, whitewater raft on the Colorado River, kayak through slot canyons on Lake Powell, explore the Grand Canyon, horseback ride through the tall pines and experience all Arizona has to offer. Highlights: Rock Climb Jack's, Whitewater Raft the Colorado, Kayak through slot canyons, and Horseback riding through the pines of Grand Canyon National Park and flying down tree top zip lines. A to the Z - 5 Days Ages 12 to 14: June 2nd - June 6th June 22nd - June 26th July 12th - July 16th Age 15 to 17: June 17th - June 21st & July 8th - July 12th Starts and Ends at Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Arizona Mountain Bike! Swim! Climb! Horseback Ride! Need we say more? 5 days of adventure on A to the Z will take you high on the Colorado Plateau and deep into the Grand Canyon. We will explore ancient ruins, experience the majesty of Grand Canyon National Park and horseback ride through the pine forest of Northern Arizona. Highlights: A train ride to the Grand Canyon, mountain bike ponderosa pine forest, swimming in cool mountain waters and horseback riding through the pines of Grand Canyon National Park. (less) ... Read more

  Make This Your Summer for Adventure

  Spring is in full swing and it's hard to believe that summer is quickly approaching. Backcountry Unlimited is excited to announce that space in many of our programs is quickly becoming limi…

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  Boomers!

  Livermore

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  When it comes to fun, Boomers is a blast! Whether you're celebrating a birthday, having a party, doing corporate parties, events and team building, or spending quality time with family and friends, Boomers makes everything easier and hassle free. With attractions like Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Arcade, and Laser Tag, Boomers is the perfect place for fun!

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  Campus by the Sea

  Avalon

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  For over four decades Christian Families have called Campus by the Sea the best family vacation with a purpose.

     Located in a private cove on Santa Catalina Island, all guests come by chartered ferry from San Pedro, Long Beach, Newport Beach or Dana Point harbors, easily accessible from all of Southern California. Church Youth Pastors love it too for Middle School, Jr. High and High School retreats with the most unique setting for a conference center: a quarter mile of private beach looking back at the California mainland. With our seaside location, nautical-themed play yard and rustic yet comfortable family-sized cabins many discover why CBS is a good place to go for family vacation. Our well-trained and carefully screened college-age staff are eager to serve with enthusiasm and kindness with a level of professionalism that rivals the service of the best all inclusive resorts for families. Come experience the wonder and pristine beauty of Catalina Island and the many sight-seeing opportunities offered by Avalon, the quaint tourist village just three miles from camp. Discover why many refer to Catalina as the island of romance and how rejuvenating a week or weekend at Campus by the Sea can be for your family or church group. (less) ... Read more

  Family Vacation Tax Return Discount for Campus by the Sea

  Contact Camp for coupon code to receive 6% off your registration fees for our week-long Family Camp, Session #1. June 23-29, 2019. All-inclusive package includes ferry to Catalina, all meals…

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps. Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  Fillmore & Western Railway

  Fillmore

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  Train Rides for all ages year round . Saturday and selected Sunday Weekend Scenic. Special events - Pumpkinliners, Paintball trains, North Pole Express, Christmas Tree trains, Dinner With Santa, Murder Mystery lunch for families or dinner for adults, RailFest, Honey Festival, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day lunch, 4th of July day time train rides or Firecracker BBQ dinner. Visit our website www.fwry.com or call 805-524-2546 to make your reservation. Groups welcome. (less) ... Read more

  Saturday - Sunday Train Rides

  Train Rides - Saturday Weekend Scenic or selected Sunday Weekend Scenic . Buy 2 Adults get one child free. Coupon Code SUM19. Visit www.fwry.com for details. Call now to purchase your trai…

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  Gilroy Gardens

  Gilroy

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  Over 40 Rides & Attractions for Young & Old!

     Play, learn and grow at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park! With more than 40 unique rides, attractions, and stunning gardens geared toward all ages, you'll enjoy every minute of your visit. Enjoy bigger splashes at our brand-new Water Oasis, ride the paddleboats in Coyote Lake, and soar through the skies on Balloon Flight.

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  Raging Waters

  San Jose

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  Raging Waters San Jose has everything you need to make your summer exciting! Featuring cabanas and a picnic grove to host your next birthday, party, family reunion, or corporate get together, Raging Waters is convenient and hassle free. Fun for the family, and thrills for anyone that's looking to get their heart pumping, we're the perfect summer spot that does it all! With attractions like Dragon's Den, Endless River, and Wacky Water Works for children, Raging Waters is the best place for everyone young and old.

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  Red and White Fleet

  San Francisco

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  Red and White Fleet is San Francisco's original bay cruise operator and features several family-friendly cruises, including Golden Gat Bay Cruise, Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise and California Sunset Cruise. Golden Gate Bay Cruise San Francisco's original and best bay cruise! Experience breathtaking views of the San Francisco waterfront, the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, and the notorious Alcatraz Island. Our award-winning audio tour (offered in 16 languages) details the city's rich cultural history as you cruise past the area's most famous landmarks. We have 8 to 12 daily departures starting at 10:00am. In our Summer season, our first departure is at 9:15am. Length of the cruise: 1 Hour Adults (18+): $32 Youth (5-17): $22 (less) ... Read more

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  SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium Folsom

  Folsom

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  Interactive Marine Adventure

     SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium offers a completely interactive, hands-on learning experience for the entire family. Designed as a 'Quest of Edutainment', visitors to SeaQuest will journey through realistically themed exhibits where they will connect with the animals through various hands on encounters such as feeding sharks, stingrays, capybara, giant sulcata tortoises, large exotic birds species, and thousands of other creatures along the way. Anyone in search of a more. daring experience can enjoy walk-in bird aviaries, feeding caiman alligators or snorkeling in their giant snorkel tank filled with reef sharks, stingrays and hundreds of other tropical fish. Sea Quest Interactive Aquarium also offers an exclusive private event venue which is ideal for school field trips, birthday parties, and private events. Explore, discover and learn more about the world we live in, as well as create lasting memories for the entire family and kids of all ages at SeaQuest Interactive Aquariums. (less) ... Read more

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  Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

  Vallejo

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  Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is the ultimate destination as Land, Sea and Sky meet to provide adventures, thrills and fun!

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  The Courtyard by Marriott Vallejo Napa Valley

  Vallejo

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  Located directly across the street from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, next to Solano County Fairgrounds, minutes away from Kaiser Permanente, California Maritime academy, Touro University, Infineon raceway, Mare Island and the central hub to the world renowned Napa Valley Wine Country, Sonoma, and a scenic ferry ride across the Bay to San Francisco's Pier 39/Fisherman's Wharf.

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  Traveling Baby Company

  Dozens of Cities across the US

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  Baby Equipment Rental. Clean, Safe and Delivered!

     Are you traveling with your baby? Baby equipment rental is now made easy with Traveling Baby Company. Book on line and your baby equipment will be delivered straight to your door. Rent cribs, strollers, car seats, toys and much more. All our products are clean, safe and easy to use.

  Nationwide Baby Equipment Rental

  Going on vacation? Don't lug heavy, bulky equipment through the airport for your kids ever again! Save 5-10% when booking your order by July 31th and LIKE our Facebook page! Your coupon cod…

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  Waterworld California

  Concord

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  Waterworld California is home to the most water park thrills in Northern California! Located less than 30 minutes east of San Francisco in the East Bay city of Concord, the Park features more than 35 world-class water park thrills. From heart-pounding waterslides, the region's largest wave pool, Northern California's longest lazy river and whimsical water adventures for kids of all ages, there's something for the entire family to enjoy and beat the summer heat! Plus, the Park also features private poolside cabanas for rent, as well as private picnic groves for your group's next company picnic, family reunion or birthday party.

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  Backcountry Unlimited

  Prescott

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  Adventure Travel for Teens (Summer 2019) Ages 12 to 14 and 15 to 17

     AZ Unlimited - 12 Days AGES 12 to 14: June 8th - June 19th, June 28th - July 9th AGES 15 to 17: June 4th - June 15th, June 22nd - July 3rd, July 14th - July 25th Starts and Ends at Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Arizona Arizona is a state of extraordinary topographic diversity, clear skies, open lands, and beautiful forests with a total area of 114,000 Sq. MI. 12 days with Backcountry Unlimited on AZ Unlimited will take you off the beaten path in the Sonoran desert, high on the Colorado Plateau and deep into the Grand Canyon. We will explore ancient cultures, climb towering cliffs, whitewater raft on the Colorado River, kayak through slot canyons on Lake Powell, explore the Grand Canyon, horseback ride through the tall pines and experience all Arizona has to offer. Highlights: Rock Climb Jack's, Whitewater Raft the Colorado, Kayak through slot canyons, and Horseback riding through the pines of Grand Canyon National Park and flying down tree top zip lines. A to the Z - 5 Days Ages 12 to 14: June 2nd - June 6th June 22nd - June 26th July 12th - July 16th Age 15 to 17: June 17th - June 21st & July 8th - July 12th Starts and Ends at Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Arizona Mountain Bike! Swim! Climb! Horseback Ride! Need we say more? 5 days of adventure on A to the Z will take you high on the Colorado Plateau and deep into the Grand Canyon. We will explore ancient ruins, experience the majesty of Grand Canyon National Park and horseback ride through the pine forest of Northern Arizona. Highlights: A train ride to the Grand Canyon, mountain bike ponderosa pine forest, swimming in cool mountain waters and horseback riding through the pines of Grand Canyon National Park. (less) ... Read more

  Make This Your Summer for Adventure

  Spring is in full swing and it's hard to believe that summer is quickly approaching. Backcountry Unlimited is excited to announce that space in many of our programs is quickly becoming limi…

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  Campus by the Sea

  Avalon

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  For over four decades Christian Families have called Campus by the Sea the best family vacation with a purpose.

     Located in a private cove on Santa Catalina Island, all guests come by chartered ferry from San Pedro, Long Beach, Newport Beach or Dana Point harbors, easily accessible from all of Southern California. Church Youth Pastors love it too for Middle School, Jr. High and High School retreats with the most unique setting for a conference center: a quarter mile of private beach looking back at the California mainland. With our seaside location, nautical-themed play yard and rustic yet comfortable family-sized cabins many discover why CBS is a good place to go for family vacation. Our well-trained and carefully screened college-age staff are eager to serve with enthusiasm and kindness with a level of professionalism that rivals the service of the best all inclusive resorts for families. Come experience the wonder and pristine beauty of Catalina Island and the many sight-seeing opportunities offered by Avalon, the quaint tourist village just three miles from camp. Discover why many refer to Catalina as the island of romance and how rejuvenating a week or weekend at Campus by the Sea can be for your family or church group. (less) ... Read more

  Family Vacation Tax Return Discount for Campus by the Sea

  Contact Camp for coupon code to receive 6% off your registration fees for our week-long Family Camp, Session #1. June 23-29, 2019. All-inclusive package includes ferry to Catalina, all meals…

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  Pleasant Holidays

  California

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  When it comes to planning family vacation fun, California invites you to Dream Big! Known as the Golden State, it offers many riches, from its vibrant cities and amusing theme parks to its sun-kissed beaches, serene deserts and the picturesque vineyards of its celebrated Wine Country. Boasting a mild, Mediterranean climate, and sights and attractions that appeal to all ages, this state is an ideal choice year-round. Whether you decide to visit one region or city hop along the Pacific Ocean and visit two or more of the state's most popular destinations, you'll find plenty of family vacation fun at every turn.

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  Pleasant Holidays

  San Francisco

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  Vivacious and vibrant, this famed city by the bay entertains with historic sights, museums, dining, shopping and so much more. Drive, walk or cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge, tour Alcatraz, ride the iconic cable cars, take in the 360-degree view from the top of Coit Tower, and search the many wonders of Golden Gate Park. Disney fans will want to visit the Walt Disney Family Museum, while the California Academy of Sciences and the Exploratorium will delight science lovers of all ages. Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square and Union Square offer a variety of shops and restaurants.