Written by Julie Bigboy @ Traveling Mom
The community of Point Loma in San Diego offers up stunning Pacific Ocean views and more. A National park, tidepools and seafood dining are just the start of what families can explore in this beautiful Southern California city. The seaside community of…
Category: Family Vacations in California
Unique Family Experiences in the Eastern Sierra Mountains
Written by Julie Bigboy @ Traveling Mom
With peaks upwards of 14,000 feet and rising up from the dry landscape, the towering snow-topped mountains of the Eastern Sierra are a breathtaking contradiction. From lakes, canyons, hot springs and pine forests, you’ll find the beauty of the Eastern …
How to Do Knott’s Berry Farm in One Day
Written by Julie Bigboy @ Traveling Mom
For families vacationing in the Southern California area, Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park California is a fun theme park for all ages. The 160-acre amusement park offers thrill rides, family adventures and historical experiences you won’t find anywher…
Fun Things to Do in Palm Springs and Palm Desert for Families
Written by Mimi Slawoff @ Traveling Mom
Palm Springs is a scenic desert town on the western edge of the Coachella Valley in Riverside County. Stylish hotels, swimming pools and a range of activities make Palm Springs a popular getaway for Southern California residents and visitors alike. The…
5 Best Educational Spring Break Ideas for Families
Written by Cathy Bennett Kopf @ Traveling Mom
Looking for spring break ideas for your family? Go beyond traditional beach destinations and Disney. Consider one of these educational spring break ideas. Your kids will have so much fun they won’t even notice that they’re learning too! Best Educationa…
Fun Things to Do in San Diego’s Seaport Village with Kids
Written by Julie Bigboy @ Traveling Mom
Seaport Village in San Diego offers more than 50 shops and 17 dining locations in a lively waterfront location. This downtown venue offers visitors a relaxing place for unique shopping, eateries and live entertainment in a charming outdoor setting. Dis…
Should You Visit LEGOLAND California for More Than One Day?
Written by Julie Bigboy @ Traveling Mom
LEGOLAND California is a whimsical theme park with aquarium and water park, located in northern San Diego. There’s enough here to build several days of fun! With two hotels on property to extend your visit, should you consider LEGOLAND California as mo…
14 Fun Things to Do in Monterey CA with Kids
Written by Julie Bigboy @ Traveling Mom
A vacation in Monterey, California, offers a little bit of everything for everyone. In a single day, travelers can visit the beach, mountains and farmlands! This is the ideal multi-day getaway itinerary for families who enjoy a wide range of activities…
22 Things to Do in Carlsbad with Kids (Including LEGOLAND)
Written by Julie Bigboy @ Traveling Mom
A beautiful coastal city in north San Diego County, Carlsbad offers family fun for all ages. Not only will visitors enjoy a world-renowned theme park, but there are also boutique hotels, farm to table dining and clean sandy beaches in this “Villa…
Fun Things to Do in California’s Redwoods National Park with Kids
Written by Catherine Parker @ Traveling Mom
Kids love records. And adults love bucket lists. Get check marks for both when seeing the tallest trees in the world as you explore the Redwood National Park. With lots of scenic drives through its redwood groves, it’s a national park trip perfect for …
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: World’s Largest Rotating Tram Cars
Written by Catherine Parker @ Traveling Mom
If you’re visiting Palm Springs or the Sonoran Desert in Southern California and looking for a change of scenery, head up to the mountaintops, just a few minutes from the center of town. With the world’s largest rotating tram car, you can head to the t…
Visiting Joshua Tree National Park with Kids
Written by Catherine Parker @ Traveling Mom
Explore two deserts in one park that’s close to Los Angeles and Phoenix in Southern California. Joshua Tree National Park is known for its unique landscape with cactus that look soft but hurt, trees that are actually yucca and a rock that looks like a …
San Diego’s Best Tide Pools for Families
Written by Catherine Parker @ Traveling Mom
San Diego has amusement parks, glorious beaches, the San Diego Zoo and gorgeous weather. But you might not know there’s a national park site, minutes from downtown. It’s an animal lover’s delight with tide pools to explore, seasonal whales to spot and …
11 West Coast National Park Trips for Families
Written by Catherine Parker @ Traveling Mom
A trip to one or more of the US national parks is a super way for families to spend time together in nature. The parks on and near the West Coast, including Yosemite, Joshua Tree and Olympic, are some of the best ones to explore with kids. Here’s a gui…
11 Places to Get a NASA Fix
Written by Catherine Parker @ Traveling Mom
Recent photos sent from Mars may have sparked your family’s interest in space exploration. Fuel your kids excitement about the solar system and space flight by visiting a NASA center. It might lead to a life-long fascination with NASA and aviation. Rea…
California in the Fall: Explore These 17 Awesome Places
Written by Mimi Slawoff @ Traveling Mom
From the beaches to the mountains and deserts, the fall months are a prime time to visit California. Summer crowds are gone, making it an ideal time to enjoy the Golden State’s sunny weather and fall colors from Southern California to Central and North…
50+ Free Things to Do in San Diego with Kids | TravelingMom
Written by Julie Bigboy @ Traveling Mom
A family-friendly vacation in San Diego doesn’t need to cost a lot of money. In fact, many things to see and enjoy in San Diego are absolutely free. With 70 miles of beautiful beaches, near-perfect weather and a variety of summer street fairs, concerts…
Unique Glamping in California, from Yurts to Airstreams
Written by Kristin Shaw @ Traveling Mom
Glamping is the glamorous way to camp. No flimsy nylon tents or sleeping bags on the ground. Glamorous camping means arriving at the campground to find everything ready for you to move in, whether your overnight accommodations are in a yurt, fancy canv…
Copy of – Southern California Mini Vacations in Oceanside, Temecula and Greater Palm Springs
Written by Kim Orlando @ Traveling Mom
In Southern California, you can have several vacations in one, if you plan a trip from the beach of Oceanside to the wine country in Temecula to Palm Desert. Read on as our TravelingMom tells you of her micro-cations. California is a state of extremes:…
What YOU Can Do While Traveling to Wildfire Regions
Written by Amanda Williams @ Traveling Mom
Planning vacations around wildfires. It’s officially a thing, if you’re traveling in summer to large parts of the West. Here’s how you can travel safely and, most importantly, help prevent additional wildfires this season. The views of this post do not…