If you are visiting Claremont, California, with teens, chances are you are going on college tours. Recently my teen daughter and I decided to make it a girls weekend while touring several of the colleges in Claremont. We started with a…
Straddling the border of Nevade and California, Lake Tahoe is a winter wonderland with glistening powder, towering evergreens and a lake that never freezes. With its easy drive from major West Coast cities, it’s been a top destination for a…
Lake Tahoe is a pristine winter paradise with a lake that never freezes ringed by evergreen forests. The Lake Tahoe Basin offers about a dozen ski resorts along with outdoor activities like ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and more. Along with…
Lake Tahoe has been my winter getaway of choice for years with snow covered trees, beautiful mountain scenery and a lake that never freezes. The Lake Tahoe Basin offers a dozen mountain resorts and skiing is expensive, especially so for…
The snow came early to the Lake Tahoe basin and the resorts opened for skiing and boarding for Thanksgiving. So this might be the year for a Lake Tahoe holiday. The whole area looks like a postcard with glistening fir…
What to do in Tahoe City with Kids For more than 20 years visiting Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City is still a personal favorite for a sunny winter day. Located on the western shore of Lake Tahoe, it offers lots of…
For those looking for some free fun in the North Lake Tahoe area, head to a FREE sleeding area. With your own sled and saucer, or snow shoes, find a place to enjoy the outdoors. In addition to a free…
As the snow starts to fall the kids get antsy. So time to head to a free sled hill that’s close to Carson City and offers off-highway parking. With a sled, or saucer, along with a Thermos of hot cocoa,…
With beautiful year-round weather, Santa Barbara offers a quick getaway, perfect for families. Located about 100 miles almost due west, Santa Barbara offers a bit of everything for active families. If there’s a train kid in the group, then hop…
Located in Southern California, Long Beach offers fun for families. For those with a cruise departing from the Long Beach Cruise Terminal, send the day exploring before you embark. Or visit the haunting Queen Mary, or the Aquarium of the…
Top Places to go in San Diego with Kids With warm weather and sunny skies, San Diego tops the list of family travel destinations for year-round travel. If you are looking for a fun winter break getaway with your kids,…
Best California Vacation Spots for Families California is a top vacation destination for families with good reason. It offers a diverse array of attractions and scenery to explore. From the lowest point in the U.S. to the largest trees there’s…