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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
The LEGOLAND Hotel: Is it worth it?
Every family has a different approach to vacations. Spoiler alert, I would come just for the hotel and skip LEGOLAND altogether.
Disneyland Tips for First-time Visitors
During Thanksgiving week, my husband and I took our son to Disneyland, and it was as magical as only Disneyland at Christmastime can be. But ...
Perfect Bay Area roadtrips with a baby
Here are a few Bay Area getaways where you can just throw the baby and gear into your family car and set out. Once you ...
Bay Area Camping for Dummies: Cabin Edition
Cabin camping is the perfect stepping stone towards becoming a real camper without having to invest in all the camping gear or sleep on the ...
Vacation Inspiration: 5 amazing trips for Bay Area families who plan ahead
Anticipation is half the pleasure of a vacation. Be inspired by these 5 amazing plan-ahead family adventures all around the world.
7 Family-Friendly Wineries in Napa
Monday Sparkles shares the most terrific family-friendly wineries that they go to not just for the wines but for the views, activities, and treats
Where to camp: Schoolhouse Canyon Campground
Near Guerneville, Schoolhouse Canyon Campground offers kid-friendly car camping in a redwood grove across the road from the Russian River.
5 great day trips in the Bay Area
Bay Area day trips for families within 90 minutes of Oakland: Safari West, Monterey Aquarium, Roaring Camp, Jelly Belly Factory, Ano Nuevo State Park.
Quick getaway to the Capitol: One night in Sacramento
Old town Sacramento makes an easy getaway for Bay Area families including a stop by the capitol building and a swim at the Embassy Suites ...
Day trip: Guerneville for families
90 minutes North of Oakland on the Russian River sits the quaint little town of Guerneville -- our favorite day trip.