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.
Choosing where to stay can change a Yosemite trip more than almost any other decision. Compare Yosemite Valley, Wawona, Yosemite West, El Portal, Mariposa, Oakhurst and Groveland.
Compare the best Los Angeles day trips by driving effort and payoff: Malibu, Santa Barbara, Catalina Island, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Laguna Beach, Pasadena, Ojai, Ventura and Orange County.
A realistic guide to traveling California on a budget, with practical ways to save on hotels, rental cars, parking, food, attractions and road-trip planning without making the vacation miserable.
A practical Los Angeles without a car guide covering Metro, buses, neighborhoods, airport transfers, families, accessibility and a realistic four-day itinerary.
A practical San Diego without a car guide covering the Trolley, buses, beaches, Balboa Park, airport transfers, families and a realistic 3-day plan.