Southern California with Kids

Explore our expert picks for the best things to do in Santa Barbara with kids, including activities, restaurants, lodging, and day trips.

Santa Barbara has long been known as a great beach town, but where are the best beaches in Santa Barbara? Here are our top picks & what is great about each one.

Take your family on a California Road Trip! Use our 10-day California road trip itinerary from San Francisco to San Diego to plan your perfect trip.

The best rides at Universal Studios Hollywood include lots of action & groundbreaking technology. We rank them & share tips to help you have a great visit.

What are the best rides at Disneyland Resort? From the classics in Fantasyland to the exciting new thrills of Star Wars- Galaxy’s Edge, there are so many great rides that …

Experience California’s natural wonders up close and personal. From the Sierras to the Pacific we’ve found the best California campgrounds for families.

There are many fun things to do in Big Bear in the winter besides skiing. Here are are our favorite winter activities in Big Bear for your family vacation.

Are you planning a trip to Joshua Tree National Park? Here are the best things to do in Joshua Tree with kids and plenty of tips to help your plan your trip.

We’re exploring the best things to do in Death Valley with your entire family. From hiking, to stargazing, to sledding down sand dunes, your kids will love here.

A Catalina Island winter visit brings adventures by land, water, and air without the crowds. Here is our guide to experiencing the best of Catalina in winter.

California tide pools are among the best in the country. You can find all sorts of sea creatures if you know where to look. Here are the top spots for families.

Tips on visiting desert national parks in Utah, Arizona, and California including Utah’s 5 parks, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Saguaro, and the Grand Canyon.

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

Looking for the best snow tubing in Southern California? From sledding in Big Bear to Mountain High tubing, we share six spots to enjoy SoCal snow play.

What’s in store for Great Wolf Lodge Christmas 2022? How does snow falling in the lobby during Great Wolf Lodge Snowland sound? Sleeping in a cozy Wolf Den with a …

Hollywood magic and the wonder of the holiday season meet at Universal Studios! Imagine a gentle snowfall over Hogwarts while sipping hot butterbeer in Hogsmeade. Spend the afternoon in Who-ville …

While we may not have snow on the ground and lights in our palm trees, Christmas in Orange County is still something to get excited about! There are lots of …

There may not be snow on the ground, and the shining sun may make it feel like the perfect 75 degrees, but decorations are popping up at every corner and special holiday events are being held almost daily.