We took a family trip last month to Northern California to see Yosemite and the redwoods and had some nice birding as a bonus. I had planned a couple pelagic trips out of Monterey and Half Moon Bay with Shearwater Adventures, so I did get my birding fix. Difficult to pick any highlights - it was all good - although spotting California Condors while cruising down Big Sur comes to mind. They were popular with the family as well. A few photos at the link below if anyone is interested. http://www.flickr.com/photos/dkirschke/sets/72157631846372521/