San Simeon State Park California
by Jon
(CA)
Cheap family vacations – let’s face it, in this economy most families are looking for a fun time with limited impact on the pocket book. Raising 4 boys, this was my favorite cheap vacation. We loaded the car with a tent, sleeping bags, and food. We camped at San Simeon State Park, California. It's on the beach and had restroom facilities complete with showers. The kids surfed and played in the sand. We challenged another family to a volley ball game. We prepared our own food from the groceries we packed cutting down on restaurant bills. We took one day and went to the Hearst Castle in San Simeon CA It was a hit with the kids. You ride a bus to the castle and encounter zebras and horse on the way. This vacation cost very little but it was one of the most memorable.
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