California with Kids

Impact on aquatic ecosystems begin with activities that inspire children to learn and take care of the environment and the creatures who reside there.

Fostering a passion for space and space travel in children is what will lead to new discoveries in the universe that can benefit us all.

I’ve learned that kids are amazed by the suffix “-est.” They are captivated by finding the biggest, longest, and smallest. Our latest search, led us to the world’s oldest living organism: the Great Basin bristlecone pine tree.

When my daughter asked questions about lions and tigers, we brought her to a big cat rescue. When she asked about whales and dolphins, we took her off the coast of California for a whale watching excursion. It is a bit trickier to bring dinosaurs to life. When she became fascinated with them, I immediately went on the hunt for ways to bring a little bit of life to our picture books and Google searches. Here is what I found.

Families are now discovering this historic top golf course thanks to the Pebble Beach Explorers Program.

Camping with kids is a great way to experience the simplicity of nature and enjoy some quality time with each other. These are some of the best campgrounds for kids in the western states to reconnect with nature and with your family.

Alternatives to camping are great ways for families to up their vacation experience without upgrading to a hotel or lodge. Just be sure to book them early…these fun and affordable vacations fill up fast. Read on for four great camping alternatives to try this year!

Team Trekaroo sifted through the theme parks and fun lands across the U.S. for younger kids and found the top ten amusement parks worthy of your attention.

Taste and see, experience and enjoy a sampling of the culture and history of Santa Barbara with your kids.

Our Jackson Family Farm stay was a rare opportunity where our kids found a sense of freedom to shake off their city boundaries and just be kids again.

Thanks to the help of our thousands of members, Trekaroo has created a top ten list of the best children’s museums in the United States.

The Pacific Ocean took center stage and remained the showstopper throughout our weekend getaway in this gem of hidden San Diego.

Twenty facts and things you didn’t know about Disneyland and the Disney California Resort

Explore North Tahoe in Winter with your family with this handy guide on where to stay and where to play.

Art museums can open up a whole new world to your children. Read on for ideas on preparing your family for a visit to kid friendly art museums and making the most out of your visit.

We’ve scoured the web and polled expert family travelers on their top beaches for families. Read on for our top picks to visit in 2015.

Can you imagine traveling 10,000 miles just to give birth? Gray whales do it every year. After spending the summer in the Arctic, the whales embark on an epic migration as they travel from Alaska’s Bering Sea to Baja California’s breeding lagoons. As they skirt the North American coastline, us humans hop on boats, kayaks, and peer over cliff’s edge in hopes of catching a glimpse of these peaceful creatures on their incredible journey. We bring our kids with hope that they will join us in collective awe and respect for nature, learning more in two hours on that boat than they could during a week’s worth of science classes. Plus, it’s fun! Ready to go whale watching with kids but don’t know where to start? Trekaroo to the rescue!

With both sandy beaches, and rugged coastline, Pismo Beach, is a haven for families who seek relaxation and fun in the sea.