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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.

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Best California Missions: Easy, Beautiful Cali Road Trip Stops

These California Missions make for great road trip stops as you drive from San Diego to San Francisco. Enjoy beautiful chapels and learn about California history with these missions along El Camino Real.

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Best Fall Colors in National Parks: 10 Beautiful Autumn Trips to Love

National Parks are a great place to enjoy fall colors. From the mountains of Glacier National Park to the hills of the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Parkway, these are the best National Parks to find autumn leaves and fall fun.

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Pinnacles National Park: Everything You Need to Know for an Awesome Visit

Hiking in Pinnacles National Park in California is a beautiful and fascinating experience with caves, desert and canyons. A great addition to road trips or a weekend day trip from San Francisco, see how to plan a visit to Pinnacles.

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Road trip through West Coast National Parks: exploring the mountains

Perfect West Coast National Parks road trip plan, from Joshua Tree to Olympic National Park. Stops in the Sierras, Central Oregon, and the best of Washington State's mountains.

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Santa Maria Valley Wine Country: How To Enjoy Best Of LA’s Wine Region

The Santa Maria Valley wine country is one of our favorite wine regions. During the COVID pandemic, LA's wine country is still open with precautions and new wine experiences. See hot to visit SMV wine country RIGHT NOW!

Digging into Disneyland and chatting about each lang and its attractions and shows. Our best tips for making the most of your time in the Happiest Place on Earth. Starting in the new Star Wars land, Galaxy's Edge, we review the two main attractions and then work our way through the rest of Disneyland. We've been many times and following our most recent trip, we have done EVERY ride and attraction with the kids and have tips for having the most fun, including what you should actually wait in line for.

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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…

Disney's California Adventure is one of our favorite theme parks. Often we're asked if it's worth adding to a Disneyland trip. YES! This is our guide to the most fun and what's actually worth waiting for. From Pixar Pier to taking kids on Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout we talk about the attractions and experiences that are worth waiting in long lines for. Also, what shows and experiences are not to miss. Tips for having the best visit to Disney's California Adventure any time of year.

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Disney’s California Adventure Awesome, Easy Insider Tips

In this podcast episode Disney's California Adventure is our hot topic. Truth be told, we tend to spend more time in DCA than in Disneyland. Maybe it's the smaller crowds;…

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Kings Canyon National Park in Any Season

Kings Canyon National Park is beautiful and full of epic trees and view. Visiting Kings Canyon in any season is fun and interesting, but beware of snowy days. Tips and tricks for hiking at Kings Canyon and where to stay (National Park lodge!).

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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 SF Bay Area National Parks For A Special Visit

The San Francisco Bay Area National Parks sites include breathtaking nature, historic homes, famous WWII sites and more. Perfect for learning about the USA or just enjoying the Bay Area. Explore beaches, the Redwoods and more.

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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.

Yosemite National Park in California is a great destination for experiencing the nature of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Perfect for family travel, from camping to lodges, hiking to guided tours. 2traveldads.com

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Yosemite National Park family travel guide

Yosemite National Park is one of the most visited or dreamed about destinations in the United States. Can you blame everyone for wanting to explore the valleys and peaks that…

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Wine Country Social Distancing in Santa Barbara County: the Santa Maria Valley is perfect!

Over the years we've had many visits to the Santa Maria Valley. It's our favorite off-beat destination on the California Coast. While the world, or at least the USA, is…

Disneyland and California Adventure are full of shows and entertainment year round. These are the best shows in the parks that you CAN'T MISS! #Disney #Disneyland #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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California Agritourism in the Santa Maria Valley: a new way to explore

We’ve loved visiting the Santa Maria Valley of California for years, ever since our first visit in 2017. We wanted to take a different approach to visiting on our most…

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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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The most Instagram-able town in California: Guadalupe CA

The most Instagramable town in California is Guadalupe, CA, on the Central Coast. With colorful art deco buildings, street art and unique nature, it's an Instagram dream.

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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.