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Face to face with the giraffes at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo courtesy of Visit Santa Barbara

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...

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25 Fun Things to do in San Francisco with Kids

Visiting San Francisco? Check out our best bets for family fun in the City by the Bay.

S'mores by the firepit! Photo courtesy of Terranea

Best Kid-Friendly Hotels for a Los Angeles Family Vacation

These LA hotels offer getaways with perks kids and parents will love.

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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...

Disneyland Tips: 12 Hacks You Need To Know

The Happiest Place on Earth feels a lot happier with a good game plan.

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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!

100 Things To Do with LA Kids Before They Grow Up

We can't stop them from growing up so fast, but we can try not to miss the bucket list items.

SoCal Theme and Water Parks Guide

Southen California treats families to some of the nation's best and most famous theme parks.

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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.

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Insider's Guide to Griffith Park: More Things To Do Than Most Angelenos Know!

In a park this big, there are always new things to discover.

Cayton Children's Museum, photo by Matthew Tucciarone

Best Children's Museums in Los Angeles and Orange County

It's time to touch everything and ditch the inside voices!

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...

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30 Things To Do in Hollywood with Kids: Don't Miss these Iconic Spots!

Every day can be a staycation when you live in the entertainment capitol of the world!

Los Angeles is the perfect place to look for whales from December to April.

Where To Go Whale Watching in LA: Whale Cruises and Viewpoints for Landlubbers

How to see the giant mammals on their 6,000-mile quest for romance.

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7 Best Zoos near Los Angeles: the LA Zoo Is Just the Beginning

Zoos are all around SoCal, so grab the kids and go wild.

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30 Things You Have To Do in Santa Monica with Kids

When tourists imagine Los Angeles, what they're really picturing is Santa Monica.

Hiking and Camping Guide for Los Angeles Families

Let other states boast about their cheese; we know they envy our weather. LA's hiking season starts...

Who knew there was so much nature to see in the Las Vegas area? Photo courtesy of Springs Preserve

25 Road Trips From Los Angeles for a Weekend Family Getaway

Hit the road and put LA in your rearview mirror for a while?

No kayaking experience required to visit the sea caves and see the sea lions. Photo by Ralph A. Clevenger/ Santa Barbara Adventure Company

Family Travel Bucket List : Visiting California's Channel Islands

Kayak, hike, and camp off the beaten path.

Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride in Temecula. Photo courtesy of Visit Temecula Valley

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...

Saarloos & Sons Vineyard Day, photo by Laura Pedrino

Santa Ynez Valley: a California Paradise of Kid-friendly Wineries

Santa Ynez has enough kids' activities for parents to taste wines without any whines.

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Best Kid-Friendly Hotels for a San Diego Family Vacation

Discover all the family friendly fun this popular beach city has to offer.

Restaurants Near Disneyland, 8 Family-Friendly Places To Eat Near the Park

Not that we have anything against character-shaped grilled cheese, pizza, and corn dogs for...

Beyond Disney: 25 Things To Do in Anaheim with Kids

There's a lot more to this Orange County city than Ducks and a Mouse.

25 Things To Do in Beverly Hills with Kids

There is more to Beverly Hills than swimming pools and movie stars—like these 25 kid-pleasers for a...

Skyslide: The Thrill Ride High Above Downtown LA at Oue Skyspace

When I first saw the Skyslide, my heart skipped a beat.

Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner heads down the coast. Photo courtesy of Amtrak

7 Best Train Ride Day Trips To Take from Los Angeles

Let someone else do the driving on your escape this weekend.

Photo by Jack Baldelli courtesy of Catalina Island Conservancy

Catalina Island: 28 Fun Things To Do with Kids

Want to get away from it all—but not too far away—and not in the mood for a drive? From ziplining...

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100 Things To Do with LA Kids Before They Grow Up

We can't stop them from growing up so fast, but we can try not to miss the bucket list items.READ 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

Having fun at Leo Carillo State Beach. Photo by Connar L'Ecuyer/National Park Service

Best Beaches for Kids and Families in Los Angeles & Orange County

With so much sea and sand around, it can actually be hard to pick the best family beach.READ MORE

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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.READ MORE

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Why Legoland Is My Favorite SoCal Theme Park

This family park in Carlsbad offers at least as much as the mouse and the wizard.READ MORE

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Driving Big Sur with Kids: 10 Spots Not To Miss Along the Way

California's 90-mile Big Sur coastline is an iconic wonderland of beautiful beaches and redwood...READ MORE

More Fun Things to Do in California and Places to Visit

Take a stunning hike up to Cap Rock. Photo by Ken Lund/Flickr

Joshua Tree: 12 Things Not To Miss with Kids in this Desert National Park

Easy hikes, fairy tale flora, and stunning vistas await at this national park.READ MORE

Beyond Disney: 25 Things To Do in Anaheim with Kids

There's a lot more to this Orange County city than Ducks and a Mouse.READ MORE

Riding the beach with Los Padres Outfitters, photo by Mommy Poppins

30+ Things To Do in Santa Barbara with Kids

Santa Barbara holds a day or weekend full of kid-friendly activities and sea breezes.READ MORE

Things to Do in Silicon Valley: A Kid’s Guide to Tech and Science Fun

How to get your geek on in the nerd capitol of the world.READ MORE

Take a paddleboard lesson. Photo via Bigstock

25 Things To Do in Laguna Beach with Kids

Plan a staycation in the land of scuba diving and art galleries.READ MORE

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10 LA Museums That Are Free Every Day for the Whole Family

What's better than a free day at a museum? How about a museum that's free every day?READ MORE

California Resorts, Hotels, & Places to Stay

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Best Kid-Friendly Hotels for a San Diego Family Vacation

Discover all the family friendly fun this popular beach city has to offer. READ MORE

S'mores by the firepit! Photo courtesy of Terranea

Best Kid-Friendly Hotels for a Los Angeles Family Vacation

These LA hotels offer getaways with perks kids and parents will love. READ MORE

Legoland California's New Castle Hotel Is Open for Your Royal Family

Staying over at the Legoland Castle turns a day's outing into a knight's adventure.READ MORE

Great Wolf Lodge SoCal: the Indoor Water Park Hotel in Orange County

Where dinner attire is a mixture of pajamas, swim suits, and furry wolf ears...READ MORE

The Westlake Village Pool is a lovely flowery oasis.

10 Best Hotel Pools in Los Angeles with Day Passes for Families

Want to hang by a pool with the kids? Try a vacation or day pass at one of LA's luxe hotels.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

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25 Road Trips From Los Angeles for a Weekend Family Getaway

Hit the road and put LA in your rearview mirror for a while?READ MORE

Joshua Tree: 12 Things Not To Miss with Kids in this Desert National Park

Easy hikes, fairy tale flora, and stunning vistas await at this national park.READ MORE

12 Christmas Towns and Santa's Villages That Absolutely Sparkle

The country's best Christmas towns and Santa's villages are drenched in holiday lights and rich...READ MORE

Kids Free October in San Diego: Deals at the Zoo, Seaworld, Hydrobikes, and More

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

7 Best Train Ride Day Trips To Take from Los Angeles

Let someone else do the driving on your escape this weekend.READ MORE

30+ Things To Do in Santa Barbara with Kids

Santa Barbara holds a day or weekend full of kid-friendly activities and sea breezes.READ MORE