Western States Family Vacation Ideas and Spots (CA, NV, OR, WA)

Family Vacation Ideas for Seattle, Tacoma, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier, Washington and The Cascades Family Vacation Ideas for Seattle, Tacoma, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier, Washington and The Cascades
In Seattle, there are plenty of places to take your kids for a good time, including the Seattle Children's Museum, the Woodland Park Zoo, the Seattle Aquarium, the Pacific Science Center, the Museum of Flight and, of course, the ever popular Seattle Space Needle.
Family Vacation Ideas for Portland, Mt. Hood, the Oregon Cascades and Willamette Valley Family Vacation Ideas for Portland, Mt. Hood, the Oregon Cascades and Willamette Valley
Family Vacation Ideas for Oregon Coast from Astoria to Coos Bay to Gold Beach Family Vacation Ideas for Oregon Coast from Astoria to Coos Bay to Gold Beach
Family Vacation Ideas for Northern California Coast from Bodega Bay to Mendocino to Eureka Family Vacation Ideas for Northern California Coast from Bodega Bay to Mendocino to Eureka
Family Vacation Ideas for San Francisco Bay Area, Carmel, Napa Valley, Central California Coast Family Vacation Ideas for San Francisco Bay Area, Carmel, Napa Valley, Central California Coast
Many places offer whale-watching excursions that are fun for the whole family. Head to areas such as the Monterey Peninsula and San Francisco if your kids' goal is to get out to sea to see some migrating Humpback whales.
Family Vacation Ideas for San Diego, Laguna Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Southern California Family Vacation Ideas for San Diego, Laguna Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Southern California
With the presence of many theme parks all over southern California, as well as miniature golf courses, zoos, and kid-friendly destinations, there are many attractions that offer discounts for adults on vacation with their children. Besides the obvious theme parks and Hollywood tours, consider taking the kids to some of the more-cultural attractions.
Family Vacation Ideas for Lake Tahoe, Reno, Yosemite, Sequoia, in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains Family Vacation Ideas for Lake Tahoe, Reno, Yosemite, Sequoia, in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains
Family Vacation Ideas for Palm Springs, Death Valley and the California Desert Family Vacation Ideas for Palm Springs, Death Valley and the California Desert
No family vacation is complete without a cup of hot chocolate and a campfire ghost story! Snowball fights, cave exploration, ghosts of the past, and camping trips are great vacation ideas that make this region perfect for the whole family.
Family Vacation Ideas for Las Vegas, Lake Mead and the Nevada desert Family Vacation Ideas for Las Vegas, Lake Mead and the Nevada desert
There are some Las Vegas hotels that are family-friendly and some that are decidedly not. While Las Vegas' tourism focus has switched back to adults, the 1990s saw an explosion of kid-friendly activities and attractions develop, many of which are still available.

Major Tourist Attractions in the Region

Cabazon Outlet Mall - California
Northgate Mall - Seattle, Washington
Washington Square Mall - Portland, Oregon
Clackamas Town Center Mall - Portland, Oregon
Bellevue Square Mall - Washington
Seattle Premium Outlet Mall - Tulalip (Marysville), Washington
Los Cerritos Center Mall - Cerritos, California
Westfield Topanga Mall - Canoga Park, California
South Coast Plaza Mall - Costa Mesa, California
Ontario Mills Outlet Mall - California
Alderwood Mall - Lynnwood, Washington
Driving the Pacific Coast Highway - Southern California
Del Amo Mall Fashion Center - Torrance, California
Six Flags Marine World - Vallejo, California
San Diego Wild Animal Park - Escondido, California
Glendale Galleria Mall - California
Fashion Valley Mall - San Diego, California
Westfield Santa Anita Mall - Arcadia, California
Stoneridge Mall - Pleasanton, California
Fashion Island Mall - Newport Beach, California
Lloyd Center Mall - Portland, Oregon
Sequoia National Park - Three Rivers, California
Tacoma Mall - Washington
Brea Mall - California
Westfield Valley Fair Mall - San Jose (Santa Clara), California
Yosemite National Park - California
The Hollywood Walk of Fame - Los Angeles, California
Las Vegas Premium Outlet Mall - Nevada
Citadel Outlet Mall - Commerce, California
Valley River Center Mall - Eugene, Oregon
Santa Ana Zoo - California
San Diego Zoo - California