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California with kids
The road trip of a lifetime: Disneyland, national parks and the Pacific coast.
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Which ages it suits
What children love
- Disneyland
- Yosemite
- San Diego Zoo
- The Pacific Coast Highway
Worth knowing
- Eight hours' time difference and long drives. You'll need an ESTA.
What a week in California costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £2,590 for return flights, £1,680 for a family room or apartment and £1,890 to spend in April, one of the best months to go. That's about £6,160 in all. The cheapest month is January, at about £5,400.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| January | Normal | £5,400 |
| February | Normal | £5,400 |
| March | Busy | £6,160 |
| AprilBest | Busy | £6,160 |
| MayBest | Busy | £6,160 |
| JuneBest | Peak | £7,160 |
| July | Peak | £7,160 |
| August | Peakschool hols | £7,523 |
| SeptemberBest | Busy | £6,160 |
| OctoberBest | Busy | £6,160 |
| November | Normal | £5,400 |
| December | Busy | £6,160 |
Return flights from London. Short-haul airlines usually charge children the adult fare. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for California are April, May, June, September and October. June, July and August are peak season, when prices are highest.
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