Plan a California trip with teenagers using realistic pacing, flexible choices, city time, beaches, national parks, theme parks and enough independence to keep the whole family engaged.
Joshua Tree can be excellent with children when you plan around heat, driving and short walks. This family guide covers easy stops, Junior Ranger activities, safety, meals, naps and a realistic 2-day plan.
Palm Springs can work surprisingly well with children when you plan around heat. This family guide covers pools, the aerial tramway, desert nature, museums, Joshua Tree and a realistic three-day plan.
A practical family guide to Santa Barbara with the zoo, MOXI, beaches, Stearns Wharf, playgrounds, stroller-friendly planning, parking and a relaxed two-day itinerary.
Napa Valley is more than wine tasting. This practical guide covers food, cycling, parks, towns, family-friendly stops, designated-driver planning and a relaxed two-day itinerary beyond tasting rooms.
Compare Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood, LEGOLAND, Knott’s, SeaWorld and Six Flags by age, height, thrill level, pacing and family travel style.
Plan a California trip with grandparents, parents and children without exhausting anyone. Covers pacing, lodging, driving, accessibility, split activities, meals and realistic itineraries.
A practical guide to California tide pools at Cabrillo, La Jolla, Crystal Cove, Malibu, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Santa Cruz, Asilomar and Point Lobos.
A practical Big Sur with kids guide covering Highway 1, Point Lobos, redwoods, McWay Falls, beaches, toddlers, teens, food, bathrooms, motion sickness and road conditions.
Discover 12 easy California hikes and scenic walks for beginners, families and active seniors, with realistic notes on terrain, altitude, heat and accessibility.