The inside scoop on family vacations in the Golden State One-half of all U.S. summer vacations are now family trips–44 percent with children and 6 percent with grandchildren California is the top destination state in the U.S., with an estimated 325 million visitors in 2002 A complete sourcebook for first-time visitors or long-time residents, with the lowdown on family-friendly restaurants, hotels, and resorts throughout the state Complete coverage of beaches, natural attractions, and outdoor adventures