Southern California with Kids

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.

When Disney combines the celebratory fun of the winter holidays with fantasies come to life inside their parks, the result is pure magic.

Your guide to decking the halls in your local neighborhood! Christmas in:
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With the holiday season in full swing, you won’t find much snow, if any, but you will find everything else you need to get you into the holiday spirit in Palm Springs, CA. Averaging 350 sunny days a year, Palm Springs weather makes it hard for even the biggest Scrooge to say Bah Humbug! Most people think of snow blanketing the ground during the holiday season, but for us SoCal residents, what we lack in snow we make up for in spirit.

It may not ever really feel like winter in San Diego, but despite our near-perfect weather there is still plenty to do to celebrate the holiday season. Visit Santa, ice skate near the beach, see real (ok, man-made) snow and more.

We have braved the terrors of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood to gather up all the details to help you prepare for your trip. Halloween Horror Nights is …

Deciding where to stay for your Disneyland vacation? Explore this guide to the hotels in and around Disneyland for your family-friendly hotel stay.

Heading to Disney California Adventure? This First-Timer’s Guide shares everything you need to know, from planning, knowing the insider tips & much more.

We all want our children’s first Disney experience to be a magical one and definitely don’t want to make the mistake of taking kids on rides that may seem “scary” …

Get Ready. Get Set. It’s Trekaroo’s First Timer’s Guide to Disneyland. A newbie’s guide to this park’s offerings, we’ve got your FAQ covered.

California is home to its fair share of famous national parks. Relatively few know about Pinnacles, which is a shame because there are lots of great things to do in …

Universal Studios is a great theme park destination, but where is the best food at Universal Studios Hollywood? The park offers cuisine from around the world and treats from lands …

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.

The crowds have thinned, the weather is still warm, and Halloween Time is in full swing. Disneyland goes all out for Halloween, with the first signs of pumpkins showing up around mid-September and a special Halloween Party running from the end of September through October 31st.

Orange County has long been a vacation destination for millions each year, but it is also where my family calls home. My kids get to grow up in the land …

There are so many fun things to do in Carlsbad, CA with kids! Located in North San Diego County it is an ideal location for exploring north to Orange County …