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From walking across the Golden Gate Bridge to admiring the sea lions at Fisherman's Wharf, discover a treasure trove of free things to do in the San Francisco area with kids.
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So little traffic, so much you can do on Christmas Day!
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When you think of Sonoma County, images of rolling vineyards and clinking wine glasses likely surface, and kids might not come to mind. But there are actually tons of fun things to do in California's wine country with kids. A huge portion of those fun Sonoma County family activities are in Santa Rosa, making this city the perfect home base for a Sonoma Valley family vacation.
Walk around Santa Rosa and you'll see reminders everywhere that this city is home to the Charles M. Schulz Museum, where the origin of the Peanuts are on full display. Santa Rosa has arts, culture, an incredible children's museum with water play, and a Serengeti safari with rhinos and giraffes.
Read on to learn about all the many things to do in Santa Rosa with kids. If visiting a few vineyards is on your Sonoma County bucket list, check out our list of kid-friendly wineries in Napa, Sonoma, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Our San Francisco Visitors' Guide for Families is full of more Northern California fun.
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It's not too soon to start thinking about next year! School calendars for the largest school districts in Los Angeles County for the 2025-2026 school year are below, and you'll want to bookmark the page now for reference—especially when planning family vacations and booking summer camps. Follow the links for each district below for details on school holidays and semester breaks and to stay up-to-date on any last-minute changes from your local district.
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Baby stores in Los Angeles are full of anything you need or want for an infant, from hip to adorable and practical to eye-popping. If you're expecting a baby or on the hunt for that unique LA item for a gift, shopping for the arrival of a new cherub is overwhelming and exciting. There's an array of enticingly adorable baby stores here, from clothes you'd wear yourself at La La Ling in Los Feliz to eco-friendly Earth Baby picks in Santa Clarita. It will prove hard to stick to a baby registry when you enter through the front doors of these incredible baby stores in Los Angeles.
Between pregnancy cravings and late-night baby research, bookmark these pregnancy and parenting classes. When you're itching for some fresh air after the baby arrives, stroller-friendly hikes will help you get outdoors. We've got plenty more baby things in our Los Angeles baby guide for parents.
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Los Angeles may be a sprawling city, but it’s also full of families who care deeply about the planet—and there’s no better time to show it than Earth Day. From sandy beach cleanups to upcycled crafts and Earth Day festivals, the city is buzzing with creative, hands-on ways to teach kids about sustainability.
Whether you're raising a tiny recycler or just looking for ways to make your everyday routine greener, we've rounded up sustainable eco habits and the best Earth Day events in Los Angeles to help your family make a real impact.
Celebrate Earth Day all year long with these tips on living more sustainably. Plus, get kids excited about a healthier planet with recycled crafts and check out more ways to introduce environmentally-friendly ways of living and activities in our guide to Earth Kids: Green Activities for the Planet.
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California is the ultimate playground for kids, brimming with unforgettable experiences and stunning natural wonders. From the magic of Disneyland to the awe-inspiring beauty of Yosemite, the Golden State offers endless opportunities for exploration. There are easily 100 things to do with kids in California.
In California, you can go snow tubing in Big Bear and make it to Santa Monica Beach for sunset on the same day. You can also traverse redwood trails through Henry Cowell and ride the Giant Dipper on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk next to the Pacific Ocean on the same day. Kids can experience some of the most renowned animal encounters in the world, from the San Diego Zoo to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. California is also home to the most national parks in the country.
From Los Angeles to San Francisco, California offers a diverse bucket list of experiences that will provide lasting memories for life.
