Located in the Santa Ynez Valley and an easy trip from Southern California, Solvang offers a quaint small town to explore with Danish roots. With traditional Old World architecture along with Danish food and festivals, paired with the best of…
From San Diego to Santa Barbara, California beaches come in all sizes and specialties. Some offer animal watching, some beaches are best for water sports, and others don’t even have sand. Beachgoers can make sand castles, fly kites, sit in…
As California’s state capitol, Sacramento offers lots of attractions, some with a bit of the Old West Flavor. From swaggering into old Sacramento to its railroad museum, visitors can learn about Sacramento’s history. With two different rivers in the area…
Does the name scare you? It shouldn’t; Death Valley is a warm winter escape that offers lots of hiking, scenic drives, and even a golf course. Death Valley National Park also holds a lot of records. It had the hottest…
A few hours east of Los Angeles, Palm Springs features desert scenery, a national park, along with mid-century modernism With the serene desert and lots of bubbling springs near Joshua Tree, it’s a quick weekend destination in Southern California, especially…
Minutes from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park protects two different desert ecosystems. It is an easy park to explore on a road trip when you drive one way through the park. For those on an extended stay, Joshua Tree…
My family has been skiing together for years. It’s still one of the best winter vacations for families, especially with older teens and college students. The kids might be different ages though preparation is still key to a successful trip.…
In Southern California, this Los Angeles suburb offers some of the top colleges in the U.S. Chances are you are going on college tours with one of your teens. Make it a weekend and get a feel for the area…
San Diego is a family travel favorite with its warm weather and sunny skies. From its beaches to its parks to its museums, families will find lots of things to do. For those who need a warm winter destination, San…
As the second largest city in the U..S. Los Angeles offers families epic beaches and unique cultural experiences that tweens and teens crave. Los Angeles is a favorite U.S. city to explore with its endless sun, beaches and pop culture.…
About 25 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach offers fun in the sun for families. A popular cruise port, cruisers should arrive early and spend the day exploring before embarking at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal. With an…
Sunny Santa Barbara boasts beautiful year-round weather with lots of sunny days and cool nights. With its convenient location in Southern California, Santa Barbara offers a quick getaway perfect for families. Located about 100 miles almost due west from Los…