California

Just 22 miles off the shore of Southern California lies Catalina Island, a popular destination for tourists since the early 1900’s. This laid-back island gives families the opportunity to enjoy …

Home to a famed aquarium, incredible coastline,whale watching opportunities, and plenty of adorable sea otters, a Monterey family vacation is ideal for nature lovers.

Dreaming of a California family vacation? From the mountains to the sea, here are the absolute best things to do in California with kids from a local who has done it all!

Fall is pumpkin patch season and there are several fun pumpkin patches in Orange County that you don’t want to miss. Here are our top picks for 2024.

Looking for fun things to do in Palm Springs with kids? We have plenty of fun activities to make the most of your Palm Springs family vacation.

There are a surprising amount of fun things to do in Palm Springs with teens! Use this guide to keep your teens smiling on your next family vacation.

There are so many great things to do near Yosemite on your family vacation. Skip the crowds and reservation lottery and explore one of Yosemite’s gateways instead!

You can now camp in a posh Airstream near Yosemite! Check out my full, unbiased Autocamp Yosemite review and add this to your vacation bucket list!

From epic waterfalls to must-hike trails, there are so many great things to do in Yosemite with kids. Here are our top picks for families + important tips.

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 …

There are so many great things to do in Northern California! Use this list of 25 ideas to help you plan an epic Northern California family vacation.

Use this 10-day itinerary to take a California national parks road trip. The itinerary includes Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Yosemite, & Mt. Lassen national parks.

We asked our local expert to share her picks for the best things to do in San Diego with teens. Enjoy everything from outdoor adventures to museums, shopping & more!

Check out a native’s picks for some of the best things to do in Santa Rosa with kids as well as the surrounding area.

The California Central Coast is one of the best road trip destinations on the planet. Use this itinerary to plant your own dream trip.

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.

Looking for the best snow tubing in Southern California? From sledding in Big Bear to Mountain High tubing, we share 6 spots to enjoy SoCal snow play for 2024.

One of our favorite family destinations is San Diego because there are so many awesome things to in San Diego with kids. Explore beaches, animal attractions, & much more!