Southern California

Disneyland tips on how to keep your sanity and get more from your trip.

I am not a Disneyland fanatic. I don’t own a headband with Minnie Mouse ears and I would not wear one even if you give it to me for free. I like some of Disney movies and indifferent to other. I do not start hyperventilating when a new Disney flick is being released. Sometimes we …

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Top 30+ Places to See California Flower Fields and Other Flower Attractions (updated 2023)

One of my most favorite things to do with kids is visiting California flower fields and flower scavenger hunting. California is one of the best places for such activities because very few places in the U.S. can compare with California flower fields. There is ALWAYS something in bloom in California, even in winter, and in …

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Simi Valley and Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

When people are planning a vacation in Southern California they are typically thinking about attractions in LA, Orange County, San Diego. Simi Valley usually flies under the radar, which is a shame. This small town houses one fantastic place that should be on everybody’s travel list – Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. This type …

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“Sideways” family road trip and Santa Barbara with kids

Santa Barbara County is a perfect destination for a spring break family road trip itinerary. There are so many things to do in Santa Barbara with kids that are either FREE or really cheap. But to fully appreciate this post and this specific road trip itinerary you should be a fan of the movie Sideways. …

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San Francisco to Palm Springs Road Trip Perfect for Spring Break

March and April is traditionally the time for spring breaks in schools so you need to get ready with a good family road trip itinerary. There are many places in California that make a perfect spring break travel destination and I have shared a lot of them on my blog. However one of my most …

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