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100 Things To Do in California with Kids Before They Leave The Nest

There are at least 100 things in California worthy of any family's bucket list. How many have your...

Temecula's Kid-friendly Wineries May Be the Perfect SoCal Family Getaway

Think wineries and toddlers aren't a good fit? Try Temecula for a family-friendly getaway with...

25 Top Palm Springs Resorts, Attractions, & Things To Do for Families

The desert resort with 350 days of sunshine per year is a great starting point for fun.

25 Road Trips From Los Angeles for a Weekend Family Getaway

Eager to hit the road and put Los Angeles in your rear view mirror for a while?

San Diego with Kids: 50 Best Things To Do Besides the San Diego Zoo

It will take a while to do all the things on this list, but chances are the weather will be great!

Overnight Trips

7 Best Train Ride Day Trips To Take from Los Angeles

Want someone else to do the driving for your weekend getaway? Take the train and relax. READ MORE

12 Best California Family Vacation Ideas Kids Love

From mountains to beaches to theme parks, no matter where you go in the Golden State the kids will...READ MORE

50 Fun Things To Do in Las Vegas with Your Kids

What happens in Vegas doesn't have to stay there when you take pics of your kids having a blast.READ MORE

20 Things To Do with Kids on an Ojai Weekend or Day Trip

Ojai is SoCal at its best; it's where vegans and cowboys make a chillaxing home togetherREAD MORE

Yosemite: Plan a Fun, Kid-Friendly Getaway to California's Favorite National Park

Yosemite is a must-see for its waterfalls, ancient Giant Sequoias, iconic rock formations, and...READ MORE

Things To Do in Death Valley National Park with Kids

Tell people you're planning a trip to Death Valley with kids, and you're likely to get a response...READ MORE

Weekend Travel Tips

10 Cool Car Games for Road Trips & Other Boring Backseat Moments

Sometimes Mom and Dad's ideas for fun involve hopping in the car and getting out of Dodge.READ MORE

Last Minute Campgrounds for Escaping LA on a Moment's Notice

Pitch a tent tomorrow at one of these SoCal campgrounds that accommodate last minute campers.READ MORE

15 Best Campgrounds for Tent Camping with Kids Near LA

Perhaps the best thing about raising kids in SoCal is so much camping, so close by, so much of the...READ MORE

Las Vegas Babysitting Services That Let Parents Enjoy Vegas, Baby

What's better than Vegas, baby? Vegas babysitter!READ MORE

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Spring Wildflower Hikes: Don't Miss this Season's Bloom!

Grab your cameras, because the payoff for those winter showers has already begun.READ MORE

100 Things To Do in California with Kids Before They Leave The Nest

There are at least 100 things in California worthy of any family's bucket list. How many have your...READ MORE

10 Gorgeous Fall Drives To See Autumn Colors near Los Angeles

Enjoy crisp air, autumn scenery, amazing fall leaves—and all surprisingly close to home.READ MORE

Kids Free October in San Diego: Deals at the Zoo, Legoland, Seaworld, Etc

San Diego's biggest attractions join forces with free deals for kids all month long.READ MORE

Nantucket with Kids: 35 Fun Things to Do as a Family

Nantucket Island has all the makings of the perfect family getaway, from beach cookouts to quiet...READ MORE

8 SoCal Campgrounds with Extra Entertainment To Keep Kids Happy

Zip lining, ghost tours, water parks: because even with all of nature at their fingertips, kids can...READ MORE