On the surface, Santa Cruz, CA looks like a Beach Boys tune come to life. There’s a thriving surf culture, ample space for beach volleyball and sandcastle building, and an amusement park just feet from the ocean waves. But Santa Cruz is more than a year-round surfing safari. Creative, environmentally conscious, and filled with family-friendly...
Whether your family has artistic leanings, athletic energies, or simply loves to explore, there is something for everyone in your crew to enjoy in San Jose
Enjoy a great road trip? Love our nation’s National Parks? Well then we have a California National Parks road trip itinerary for you! Much of California’s eastern spine is dominated by some of the most incredible mountain scenery that our country has to offer. Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Yosemite National Parks, and Lassen Volcanic National Park...
I’ve visited Yosemite National Park every summer since I was a kid, so friends often ask me what one thing you absolutely must do while you’re there. The answer is easy: Take a hike! I don’t think there’s a better way to explore the park than on foot. Hikes offer free entertainment for kids and...
Yosemite National Park is 1,169 square miles in size and while most visitors are cramming the Valley during the summer months, there are still many opportunities to enjoy Yosemite without the crowds; you just have to know both when to go and where to go.
California is home to its fair share of famous national parks. However, relatively few know about Pinnacles, a newer national park tucked into the Central California hills. Is Pinnacles National Park worth visiting? Absolutely! There are so many great things to do in Pinnacles National Park. What is Pinnacles National Park known for? This special...
I was born, raised, and even went to college in Santa Rosa. I moved away from the area almost 20 years ago, but I return every year in July to “summer” there. As a local, now turned tourist, here are my top ten kid-friendly suggestions for the Santa Rosa Area.
Experience California's natural wonders up close and personal. From the Sierras to the Pacific we've found the best California campgrounds for families.
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.
