Redwoods, the kings of the forest, reign in the Kings Canyon National Park. With several big parks running up and down California’s Sierra Mountain range, Kings Canyon is a hidden treasure. With neighboring Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks both at…
It might be gray and gloomy outside your window. Though brighter days are on the horizon. Take a moment to visualize the sound of crashing waves. Sound relaxing? It is and you need to plan a family trip to a…
Years ago I promised myself my kids would see their country from tip to tip. It took nine years but I drove my three kids from coast to coast, one summer vacation at a time. So here’s top places to…
Where to go in San Diego with Kids San Diego offers families lots of family fun with beaches, parks and museums to discover in Southern California. I’ve pulled together a list 20+ places of where to go in San Diego…
Pack up the family and explore Santa Barbara for your next weekend getaway. The kids would love to hop aboard an Amtrak train for a stress-free way to arrive from Los Angeles. Or make it a longer trip and discover…
Hop abroad Amtrak’s Coast Starlight train for a Royal European vacation a train ride away from Southern California in the Santa Ynez Valley. Minutes from the Pacific Ocean, find traditional foods and festivals, paired with the best of the Central…
College tours with your teen don’t have to be a trudge from one campus to another in a mad rush to find the right school. On a recent weekend getaway to Los Angeles, my teen daughter and I decided to…
My teen will be headed out to college soon so we need to tour some perspective colleges. She loves the sun of the Southern California, especially around Los Angeles. With the weather and the beaches, SoCal is a hit with…
Southern California offers more to discover than Hollywood or Santa Monica. With charming communities up and down the coast, pack up the kids and explore Long Beach for the day. About 25 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles, it offers…
Tell the kids you’re stargazing for your next family getaway, then hand them sunglasses and a bathing suit. Los Angeles offers families epic beaches, a unique cultural experience along with top museums wrapped in a SoCal vibe that tweens and…
How to Prep for a Family Ski Trip The kids have spoken, they want to go skiing for their school break. Now here’s how to prep for a family ski trip up for the trip. Rental Property vs. Hotel Room…
Squaw Valley–More than a Ski Resort Taking the entire family skiing requires more than a few lift tickets. Squaw Valley Ski Resort offers a village packed full of fun for everyone on a family ski getaway, not just the…