U.S. cities are top destinations for older kids, especially teens. For your next getaway, tell the kids you are stargazing then hand them sunglasses and a bathing suit. For a getaway that blends the stars and the beach along with…
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…
After traveling with kids for years, I know they love records. Death Valley National Park holds a lot of records. It is largest national park in the lower 48 with the hottest temperature recorded and the lowest elevtion in the…
In Southern California, minutes from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park protects two different desert ecosystems. An easy park to explore on a road trip, road trippers can drive from one-way through the park in a couple of hours. For…
From Santa Barbarba to San Diego, California beaches come in all sizes and specialities. Some beaches are best for water sports, some offer animal watching and other don’t even have sand. Beach goers can sit in a longer and read,…
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…