I love California. I have been lucky enough to travel all over the country and experience some truly incredible parks, museums, and vistas, but my heart always leads me back to my home state and its incredible beauty, diversity and culture.

Enjoy summertime in Mammoth with kids in tow; the Eastern Sierras offer a wide variety of family fun including exploration, hiking, biking, and more.

Great Wolf Lodge tips to help you make the most of your family's trip to Great Wolf Lodge!

So where should families go to experience some great family friendly tide pooling in California? Trekaroo co-founder, Liling Pang as put together an excellent list of fantastic spots to explore up and down the coast. Here are some of my own personal favorites from the list, starting south and working my way north:

There’s a lot to see in San Francisco, there is plenty more to explore just beyond the city’s borders. Venture beyond the City by the Bay, with these nine family-friendly day trips from San Francisco. From redwoods to beaches to wine country, there is plenty of diverse fun waiting for your family. Thinking about heading to...

Take your family on a grand California road trip down the coast. From San Francisco to San Diego, plan a road trip with something for everyone.

Northern California is an epic vacation destination. Why? Because there are so many fun and diverse things to do in Northern California! It’s a place where you can enjoy world-class skiing, soak up urban culture, sip on a glass wine surrounded by vineyards, hike to thundering waterfalls, and gaze up at the tallest trees on...

I couldn't help but enjoy the many great activities, resorts, and dining options that Palm Springs offers families. Curious? Here is a glimpse at some of the things that have helped put Palm Springs on my families permanent vacation map:

Explore the top 10 things for families to do in Santa Barbara, with tips on activities, restaurants, lodging, and day trips that kids and parents will love.