Southern California Kayaking: Getting on the Water in San Diego County
Kayaking in San Diego County is a fun addition to visiting Southern California. Check out our recommendations for sea kayaking in La Jolla, estuaries and more.
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Best Hiking in Palm Springs: Canyon Hikes and Wildlife to Watch For
Hiking at Palm Springs is one of the most unique things you can do in Southern California. Tips for the best trails and oases near Palm Springs and Joshua Tree, when to visit, wildlife and more.
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Best Things to do at Balboa Park: Guide to San Diego’s Cultural Center
San Diego's Balboa Park is the cultural and activity center of the city. From the San Diego Zoo to art museums and gardens, everything you need to know to enrich your San Diego trip with Balboa Park.
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Tips for Planning an Awesome Disneyland Vacation
There is no one destination on Earth that we've been to as many times as Disneyland. It's actually shocking to start calculating how many hours we have spent in both…
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Three Days in San Diego: Awesome Itinerary for SD Fun!
This three-day San Diego itinerary is awesome for enjoying the beaches, history, culture and nature of SD. Ideas for planning a long weekend trip to San Diego.
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Vintage San Diego Stay at the Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club and Bungalows
San Diego's Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club and Bungalows is a great vintage stay close to Balboa Park. See what to expect from this old Hollywood destination hotel, one of the most fun places in San Diego.
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Complete Guide to Disney’s California Adventure with Kids
By now you know how much fun we’ve had through the years in Disneyland and Walt Disney World, and now especially with our kids in the Parks. Both Disneyland and…
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10 Most Instagramable Spots in Disneyland and How to Photograph Them
The most Instagramable spots in Disneyland include everything from the Castle to finding the details in the park. Photography tips and best ways to enjoy Disneyland.
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Great Things to Do at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego
Visiting Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego is the perfect mix of nature, history and nautical interest. It's ideal to add to family travel in SoCal and is a great budget friendly activity.
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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel: our new favorite San Diego getaway
The Best Western Plus Island Palms Resort Hotel in San Diego is ideal for families. Centrally located, great pools, and delicious restaurant, it's a perfect San Diego hotel.
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Inexpensive San Diego Vacation: Exciting Travel Plan That You’ll Actually Love
Travel plan for an inexpensive San Diego family vacation that you'll love. Free things to do in San Diego, best beaches, and where to stay to keep the costs down and still have an awesome SoCal trip.
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Family Disneyland Vacation & the Unforgettable Cars 3 Premiere
We’ve just returned from our first family trip to Disneyland with all four of us and it was incredible. We were so fortunate to get to experience not just Disneyland…
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San Diego Pride: experiencing the best Pride festival with kids
We get a lot of questions about attending Pride events with kids. This year we flew to California and did the San Diego Pride celebration and had a great time.…
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Mission San Juan Capistrano: a SoCal must-visit
Mission San Juan Capistrano is one of the most beautiful Spanish missions in Southern California. Located between San Diego and Los Angeles, see what there is to do at San Juan Capistrano and in the surrounding area.
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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel: Review and Tips for the Best Stay
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel is the closest option to Disneyland and California Adventure. This review has all the details of staying at the Grand Californian, amenities and tips for planning the best Disneyland trip.
Oceanside SUP & Kayaking: Great Paddling On the Beautiful California Coast
Kayaking in Oceanside, California is a great addition to a coast road trip. See where to kayak, where to rent SUPs and what wildlife to watch for out on the water in Oceanside.
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Disneyland’s Best Attractions and Valuable Tips For What to Do
Disneyland. We've been so many times through the years. I used to work at Disneyland and have friends that still do. It's one of the most special places we go…
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Unexpected Joshua Tree: Super Bloom Hiking At An Unusual National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is so unique, and hiking during the super bloom is one of the best things to do near Palm Springs. Guide to trails and the best time to visit Joshua Tree NP.
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Best of Santa Monica: Awesome Fun On the Pier And Great Hotels
The Santa Monica Pier is one of the most iconic sights on the West Coast, and though loaded with tourists, is the perfect plan for an afternoon in the Los Angeles area. From the beach to the Ferris wheel nothing could be more Southern California.
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Best Shows in Disneyland and California Adventure (plus parades and experiences)
Nobody wants to waste their time when they're in Disneyland. Between rides and entertainment, there’s always something to entertain and something to wait for. This is our guide to the…
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Where to eat in Buena Park: delicious and fun family dining options in BP
Knott's Berry Farm may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Buena Park, but this vibrant city has so much more to offer, especially on the culinary front! Here's your guide to exploring Buena Park's diverse and family-friendly restaurant scene, packed with unique experiences and guaranteed good eats.
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8 awesome (and surprising) experiences in Palm Springs
What does it take to have a perfect Palm Springs weekend getaway? A few things: great hotel, fun and relaxing plan, somebody wonderful to escape with (even if it’s just yourself). We had all three of these things and enjoyed a much-needed dads three day weekend away to Palm Springs.
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Best things to do in Buena Park: awesome family fun in the OC
If I say “Orange County” you most likely think of the beaches or Disneyland, and that makes sense, but did you know there in another really fun destination in Orange…
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Disneyland without Kids: what to do and how to do it
Let’s just start by making it clear: it’s perfectly fine to do Disneyland without kids. Whether you want to visit and leave the kids at home or maybe you don’t…
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Summertime in SoCal travel journal: Disney’s Pixar Pier Premiere and exploring San Diego
We're back in Southern California, aka SoCal! What are we doing here? Great question! We've got lots of fun plans in store, from having some fun in Disneyland with the…
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Disneyland Dads: Unlock the Magic in the Happiest Place on Earth
Disneyland with kids is amazing. It might sound silly but when we first found out that we were going to be dads one of the very first thoughts that went…
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Free things to do in Los Angeles to make an awesome trip
If you've ever gone traveling with us then you know we like to have fun, we like to go to bed early, and we love when we find awesome free…
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Sequoia National Park with Kids: best hikes and activities in the woods
Sequoia National Park with kids is one of the most enjoyable and unique National Parks for hiking on the West Coast. Epic forests, petroglyphs and colorful trees make it an unforgettable destination.