Southern California’s desert offers a vast diversity from vegetation to wildlife. The largest protected desert in the world is located at the Mojave National Preserve, conveniently located between two interstates. Located East of Barstow, California, this area is the rain…
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…
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…
As a top vacation destination for families, travelers flock to California. With a wide array of acitivites, both outdoor and indoor, families can splash at the beach, stand under towering trees or see world-class museums during their visit. Kids can learn…
For those who want a national park getaway close to LA, there are more than a handful of parks a few hours away. Park goers can enjoy nature with its serenity from the towering trees of the Sierra Nevada mountains…
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…