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…
Located between Intestates 15 and 40, find the largest protected desert in the world. East of Barstow, California, this area is the rain shadow of the towering pine-covered mountains about 100 miles west. With its convenient location, visitors can drive…
As the trees and land recover from the 2021 KNP wildfire, the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are open for visitors. See the epic Sequoia trees in both parks while enjoying the outdoor activities that make national parks special,…
Think a mountain getaway is just for ski season, think again. Summertime visits to the mountains offers sunny days and cool nights. It’s the ideal time to explore with lots of hiking, camping and together time as you roast a…
Maybe just as popular as the beaches, the California Redwoods are one of the top destinations in the state. Though at home in several parks across the state, to see the largest trees in the world, you need to visit…
With nearly 100,000 miles of coastline in the U.S. according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, find lots of stretches of beach to explore. In addtion to the vast miles of beach in the U.S., also find different types…
Located in the desert of Southern California, pack up for a getaway to Joshua Park, a land rich in outdoor recreation, mid-century modernism and mindful relaxing. With the serene desert and lots of bubbling springs near Joshua Tree, it’s a…
More than the state capitol of California, Sacramento offers days of family fun, like swaggering into old Sacramento, two different rivers to see and lots of park space to roam. And don’t forget to the arts and foodie scene, both…
Visit a gem of the Northern California with fewer crowds than the national parks of Southern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park. Find majestic mountain scenery covered in evergreens, just like Sequoia or Yosemite. Though as part of the Cascade Mountain…
Located high about the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs find an mountaintop oasis with cool breezes and a pine forest. To reach this oasis, climb aboad the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway for a desert escpape including wintertime snow. With a…
It’s a top attraction in the U.S., yep a notorious prison in California’s San Francisco Bay is on everyone’s bucket list. Though shouuld you visit Alcatraz with kids? Well, on a recent West Coast road trip, my kids, 9, 13…
With a lake that never freezes along with a dozen or so ski resorts in the area, Lake Tahoe is a top ski destination in North America. On the border of Nevade and California it’s an easy drive from West…