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California Family Travel Guide

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...
Photo courtesy of Redwood SkyWalk
The Stunning Redwood Sky Walk: Take Your Family To the Treetops
A stunning new family adventure just opened in California.
Photo courtesy of the Bay Area Discovery Museum
Top 25 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.
Kids that are tuckered out from exploring are right at home at The Garland. Photo courtesy of The Garland
Best Hotels in Los Angeles for a Family Vacation: Kid-Friendly Spots That Cater to Tiny Travelers
These LA hotels offer perks kids and parents love.
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...
Redwood National Park. Photo via Bigstock
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...
From where to start your day to how to find the best place to charge your devices, we've got the inside scoop.
Disneyland Tips: 12 Hacks You Need To Know
The Happiest Place on Earth feels a lot happier with a good game plan.
There are tide pools everywhere you look in San Diego! Photo by Kylie Williams
San Diego with Kids: 60 Family-Friendly Things To Do in San Diego, California
You may have to visit many times to get to everything on our list!
Visit LACMA's Levitated Mass. Photo by Joey Zanetti
100 Things To Do in Los Angeles With Kids Before They Grow Up
It's the ultimate LA childhood bucket list!
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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Most people think of Palm Springs as a winter vacation, but we love it all year! Photo by the author
Palm Springs with Kids: 31 Best Things To Do in Palm Springs, California
Dates, dinos, and a plethora of water parks make Palm Springs the perfect family vacation.
Photo courtesy of LA Department of Recreation and Parks
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!
Photo courtesy of Sunset Ranch Hollywood
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.
Whale Watching near Los Angeles: Whale Watching Cruises and Viewpoints for Landlubbers
How to see these giant mammals on their 6,000-mile quest for romance.
Photo by Jamie Pham/Los Angeles Zoo
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.
Photo by Mommy Poppins
30 Awesome Things 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...
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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.
Photo courtesy of Omni La Costa
Best Kid-Friendly Hotels for a San Diego Family Vacation
Discover all the family friendly fun this popular beach city has to offer.
Anaheim 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...
Take kids out to the ballgame, where you can see superstars like Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.
25 Things To Do in Anaheim with Kids: To Disneyland and Beyond
There's a lot more to this OC city than a Mouse and some Ducks.
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...
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...
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Top California Vacation Destinations

Visit LACMA's Levitated Mass. Photo by Joey Zanetti
100 Things To Do in Los Angeles With Kids Before They Grow Up
It's the ultimate LA childhood bucket list!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 
Best Beaches for Kids and Families in Los Angeles & Orange County
In the land of great beaches, these are the very best family beaches.READ MORE 
Most people think of Palm Springs as a winter vacation, but we love it all year! Photo by the author
Palm Springs with Kids: 31 Best Things To Do in Palm Springs, California
Dates, dinos, and a plethora of water parks make Palm Springs the perfect family vacation.READ MORE 
Photo courtesy of Legoland
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 
Photo by Vkanaya/Flickr
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
Things To Do In 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 
Take kids out to the ballgame, where you can see superstars like Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.
25 Things To Do in Anaheim with Kids: To Disneyland and Beyond
There's a lot more to this OC city than a Mouse and some Ducks.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 
Kids check out the current exhibit at the CAAM. Photo by HRDWRKER
13 Kid-Friendly Always-Free Museums in Los Angeles
What's better than a free day at a museum? A museum that's free every day!READ MORE 

California Resorts, Hotels, & Places to Stay

Photo courtesy of Omni La Costa
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 
Kids that are tuckered out from exploring are right at home at The Garland. Photo courtesy of The Garland
Best Hotels in Los Angeles for a Family Vacation: Kid-Friendly Spots That Cater to Tiny Travelers
These LA hotels offer perks kids and parents love. READ MORE 
Legoland California's Castle Hotel Is Perfect 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 
Put your young helpers to work and you can all sleep under the stars this weekend.
Camping near Los Angeles: 17 Great Campgrounds for Tent Camping with Kids
Marshmallows and bug spray, here we come!READ MORE 

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35 Warm and Sunny Family Vacation Spots: Winter Vacation Ideas in the US and Abroad
Check out these great warm-weather destinations for your next family vacation.READ MORE 
Visit a Christmas Town or Santa's Village Near You: 25 Christmas Villages That Absolutely Sparkle
Discover the country's best Christmas towns and Santa's villages.READ MORE 
15 Best Halloween Towns in the US: From Salem, MA to the Winchester House
From historical haunts to terrifying theme parks to cities of lore, these are the spookiest cities...READ MORE 
Disneyland for Halloween: Oogie Boogie Bash, Trick-or-Treating, and More Magic at Halloween Time
Halloween and Disneyland together make the ultimate parenting slam dunk.READ MORE 
San Diego with Kids: 60 Family-Friendly Things To Do in San Diego, California
You may have to visit many times to get to everything on our list!READ MORE 
Awesome Family Camping Near Los Angeles: SoCal Campgrounds with Extra Entertainment for Kids
If just camping isn't enough for your kids, these campgrounds have a little extra.READ MORE 
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