Plan Channel Islands National Park with kids, including ferry choices, seasickness, island logistics, Junior Ranger activities, safety and a realistic family day trip.
Visit Muir Woods with kids using required parking/shuttle reservations, easy redwood loops, Junior Ranger activities, stroller and accessibility tips, and realistic timing.
Plan Malibu with kids using family-friendly beaches, tide pools, Point Dume viewpoints, parking strategy, food stops, ocean safety and a realistic day itinerary.
Visit Santa Monica with kids using the beach, Pier, Pacific Park, bike path, aquarium, parking and transit with a realistic family itinerary and budget tips.
Arcata rarely appears at the top of a first California wish list, and that is exactly why it can work so well. In the Humboldt County coast, it offers redwoods, a walkable college-town center and a quieter base on the North Coast. The key is to visit it for what it actually is rather than … Read more
Compare 12 of the best lakes in California for scenery, swimming, paddling, families, mountain trips and road trips, with realistic advice on season and access.
Discover 15 of the best museums in California for art, science, history and family travel, with practical advice on timing, neighborhoods and who each museum suits.
Plan Yosemite in summer with a realistic 3-day itinerary, crowd strategy, Tioga Road and Glacier Point advice, family tips, lodging guidance and current-condition checks.
Visit Yosemite in fall with realistic advice on Tioga Road, early snow, waterfalls, shorter days, lodging, foliage, crowd levels and a practical 2-day itinerary.
Plan a first visit to Pacific Grove with a relaxed 2-day itinerary, Ocean View Boulevard, Lovers Point, Point Pinos, Asilomar, parking, family tips and Monterey Peninsula combinations.