Category: California
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Why Not Drive Highway 101 Down the California Coast in 3 Days?
I have long dreamt about driving Highway 101 down the California coast, or possibly the entire West Coast from Seattle to San Francisco. I did not dream about taking my kids on this road trip, as they are currently inclined to complain about a 15-minute drive to the store unless donuts are involved. Instead, I…
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A Review of Agate Cove Inn Near Mendocino, California
Sometimes, you get it just right. Agate Cove Inn outside Mendocino, California, turned out to be the absolute perfect place for a mother/daughter getaway and my only regret is that we didn’t stay longer. When I was looking for accommodation on Highway 101 in California for Mom and me, I wanted the perfect little inn.…
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Things to do in Palm Springs with Kids
When you think of Palm Springs, you probably think of many things – classic Hollywood stars, mid-century mod décor, Coachella, hot weather, clubbing the night away. You might not think about things to do with the kids, but the fact is that this town and the towns surrounding it are super kid friendly. Whether you…
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Tips for Visiting San Francisco’s Chinatown with Kids
So, here’s a tip for you: Sunday morning is a GREAT time to visit Chinatown in San Francisco. I figure if a trip to China isn’t in the budget this year…San Francisco’s Chinatown is the next best thing, right? My nine-year-old was so excited about being in the city that he woke up extra early,…
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Visiting Alcatraz With Kids
When you have a nine-year-old living in your house who has read entire books on The Rock and can tell you all the details of the 1962 escape, you know that no trip to San Francisco will be complete until you have made a pilgrimage to Alcatraz Island. I was essentially just along as a…
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13 Awesome Things to Do in San Francisco with Kids
San Francisco has always been one of my favorite cities to visit on my own, but I daresay I’m about to bump it to the top of my list for family vacations, too. The city by the bay has plenty to charm children of all ages. Whether your family loves baseball, ice cream, spooky history,…
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Take Your Kids To Disneyland The Cheap And Easy Way
Don’t make my husband admit he loves taking the kids to Disneyland. He fancies himself a backpack-toting, public-bus taking, cheap-hostel sleeping, crowd-hating kind of adventurous traveler. I had to wheedle and beg my way into our first family trip to the Happiest Place on Earth. He was still skeptical, but clearly tickled when Mary Poppins…