Travel
Family-friendly California Travel
Kid-friendly, budget-friendly trips around California. Where to go and how to get there when it comes to family travel on the West Coast.
Bay Area Family Day Trips and Vacations
Vacation Inspiration: Balboa Island
My family spent last New Year's Eve on Balboa Island in an AirBnB for 3 nights. This little Southern California gem is a great spot ...
Camping at Mount Madonna & Fruit Picking in Watsonville
In 2023 and 2024, many camp sites at Mount Madonna are closed for forest maintenance.
Vacation Inspiration: Sunriver & Bend, Oregon
Plan a family vacation to Bend, Oregon. Hike through the forest, bike the city, explore a volcano, and stay at a top resort in Sunriver, ...
A Royal Staycation at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco
My family spent a magical weekend at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco with high tea, cookie decorating, dive-in movies, and the softest beds ever!
Vacation Inspiration: Monterey County
Monterey, Carmel-By-The-Sea, Pebble Beach, and Moss Landing with miles of beaches & safe overnight lodging.
Free Park Passes for Fourth Graders
Hey fourth graders! See natural wonders and historic sites in California and beyond for free. Two very cool initiatives—one federal and one state—to get all ...
A Weekend in Paso Robles With Kids
Kid-friendly attractions in beautiful wine country.
Cornerstone Sonoma: Kid-friendly Botanical Garden and Wine Tasting
Want a good family-friendly wine country activity? We love Cornerstone Sonoma, a botanical garden/art exhibit/wine tasting experience in one.
Star Wars at Disneyland: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is the highly-anticipated land at Disneyland included with park admission. How to go? When to go? Let's talk.
Family Getaway: Water Park in Folsom & Old Sacramento Waterfront
Folsom made a wonderful mini-vacation for my family with a water park, waterfront amusements, and a new-to-us play space. We'll be back for sure.
