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…
Category: Family Vacations in Los Angeles
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:…
Explore Anacapa Island in Southern California-Adventure For All Ages
Written by Kim Orlando @ Traveling Mom
Accessible only by boat, Anacapa Island is part of Channel Islands National Park in Ventura County, California. Comprised of natural bridges and three islets, the rugged island is an ideal day trip for kayaking, hiking and spotting sea lions and seabir…
Visiting Los Angeles with a Baby
Written by Mimi Slawoff @ Traveling Mom
While visiting Los Angeles with a baby may sound overwhelming, it can actually be both manageable and enjoyable. With beaches, parks, gardens, museums and more, the City of Angels is a sprawling playground and most attractions are stroller friendly. On…
L.A.’s Top Five Cleanest Family Beaches
Written by Mimi Slawoff @ Traveling Mom
Los Angeles County’s diverse beaches offer many ways to enjoy family playtime in the sun and surf. Whether you prefer wide, sandy beaches or rocky shores for tide pooling, there’s a beach for you. Keep in mind that some beaches are cleaner than others….
Kid-Friendly Christmas Events and Family Activities in Los Angeles
Written by Mimi Slawoff @ Traveling Mom
Los Angeles is the city of lights, cameras and action! But when it comes to the holidays, it’s the Christmas lights that take center stage. Christmas in the city of angels features Christmas-themed family activities and events in downtown and at theme …
How Universal Studios Hollywood Is Better Than Disneyland
Written by Julie Bigboy, Day Trips TravelingMom @ Traveling Mom
How does Disneyland compare to Universal Studios Hollywood? This long-time Disneyland fan visited Universal Studios Hollywood for the very first time with her family. How do the two Southern California amusement parks match up? Get the scoop on this Lo…