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THE BEST PLACES TO STAY WITH THE KIDS 19 11 The Best Places to Stay with the Kids The Lost Whale Bed and Breakfast Inn (Trinidad; & 800/ 677-7859): Parents will love the beautiful inn and the outdoor spa, and kids will love the play area and the menagerie of horses, goats, and other animals down the road. It has a private beach, and it s near interesting redwood parks. Best of all, a fabulous we bought a zoo trailer breakfast is included. See p. 235. KOA Kamping Kabins (Point Arena; & 800/562-4188): Once you see the adorable log cabins at this KOA campground, you can t help but admit that this is one cool way to spend the weekend on the coast. Rustic is the key word: mattresses, a heater, and a light bulb are the standard amenities. All you need is some bedding (or sleeping bags), cooking and eating utensils, and charcoal for the barbecue out front. See p. 215. City Hotel and Fallon Hotel (Columbia; we bought a zoo trailer & 800/532-1479): Some parents may roll their eyes at this preserved Gold Rush town, but it s rather remarkable, with rides on a 100-year-old stagecoach, a blacksmith shop, and lots of relics from mining. And these reasonably priced Victorian hotels dish up a great buffet breakfast. Cars are barred from the dusty main street. See p. 347. Grey Squirrel Resort (Big Bear Lake; & 800/381-5569): Like a camp for kids and adults alike, this cluster of kitchen-equipped cottages near the lake and Big Bear s village offers economical lodgings for a night or the entire season (winter we bought a zoo trailer or summer). Enjoy a heated, enclosed pool, barbecues, volleyball and basketball courts plus skiing, boat rental, and plenty of other family recreation. See p. 591.

If you don t mind being out of the downtown area, this motel is one of the most tranquil, lovely, and affordable places to rest your head. Tucked beyond the southernmost tip of the Presidio and its winding roads shaded by eucalyptus, the outside isn t impressive. But inside it s tr s chic and modern, with Zen-like we bought a zoo trailer influences. Some rooms have excellent views and all have CD players, VCRs, and spiffy bathrooms. But wait! There s more: concierge services, 24-hour coffee and tea service, pet-friendly rooms, and topping it off, free parking and a hip bar/lounge called G. 444 Presidio Ave. (at California Ave.), San Francisco, CA 94115. & 800/552-8735 we bought a zoo trailer or 415/567-8467. Fax 415/928-1866. www.thelaurelinn.com. 49 units. $155 $180 double. Rates include we bought a zoo trailer continental we bought a zoo trailer breakfast and afternoon lemonade and cookies. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Free parking. Muni Metro: 1, 3, 4, or 43. Pets accepted; no deposit required. Amenities: Adjoining bar; concierge; valet service. In room: TV/VCR, dataport, kitchenette in some rooms, hair dryer, iron, CD player.