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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
ALL abroad 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 California wine region. Enjoy…
Just outside Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, offers a glimpse into two different desert ecosystems. An easy getaway from from Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix, Joshua Tree offers hiking, bouldering, night sky viewing and camping. Best explored from…
It’s the hottest, lowest and largest national park in the lower 48. Extreme might describe a summer visit where all living things keep to the shade. Though a winter visit can be sublime with mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine.…