Hi All,


I'm after some advice re. where to stay for two or three days prior to driving to Yosemite.

Myself and six year old will arrive in San Francisco on a Thursday this August, from the UK, and (I think) we'll stay there for the weekend. I'd like to then travel south(?) a little and stay at a beach town (or resort if 'special') prior to heading over to Yosemite. Doesn't need to be swanky, though it can be., Big Sur is out of the question until we come back with MrsAdey!

So any advice where to go would be appreciated..... Child friendly, nice beaches, not too secluded unless it's a great resort hotel.

Santa Cruz? Monterey? I'm at a loss and hoping for some advice from fellow FT'ers. We are very familiar with Southern California but not so 'up north'!. Don't want to travel too far that the follow on drive to Yosemite is too long.

Thanks in advance,
Adey