The Mendocino coastal area offers stunning natural beauty, warm hospitality, quaint, unpretentious towns, and outdoor exploration galore! It's a great region in which to base your California northern coastal road trip, and a stay at Little River Inn … [Read more...]
Grown-Up Getaway: Sonoma County without the kids
January 28, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sonoma County is certainly a kid-friendly destination, but to best enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, fine dining, and wine tasting opportunities of this region of Northern California, we suggest planning a getaway to Sonoma County without the kids. … [Read more...]
Grown-Up Getaway: What to do in Orange County without the kids
November 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
What? Go to Orange County, home of Disneyland, without the kids? Yep! And here’s why you need to go with the fellow grown-up of your choice (and what you need to do): Orange County without the kids: Orange County has recently surprised me with … [Read more...]
How to spend a day in San Juan Capistrano California
November 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
Located on the southern end of Orange County, San Juan Capistrano lies adjacent to the beach towns of Dana Point and Laguna Beach, but offers families something different than sand and sun. One of the oldest communities on the west coast, visiting … [Read more...]
A stay at Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel with kids
August 9, 2017 by 5 Comments
Parents might assume a Ritz Carlton hotel is too, well, ritzy for a family vacation. In fact, the family-friendly offerings at Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel make the acclaimed resort a smart choice for families looking for great vacation … [Read more...]
The Montage Laguna Beach: beach luxury for families
August 2, 2017 by 7 Comments
Laguna Beach is one of Pit Stops for Kids' Best Beach Town picks, and one of our family's favorite places to visit in California. Any family vacation to this sunny ocean-front artist colony will be well-spent, but if you want to take your Laguna … [Read more...]
Win a stay at Montage Laguna Beach and help Passports with Purpose
December 1, 2014 by 1 Comment
The beach vacation town of Laguna Beach, California is very important to me; it's my birth place, and my family's hometown for many generations. I have wonderful memories of growing up on Laguna's sand and in its surf, and of bringing my own family … [Read more...]
Whale watching in Southern CA with Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching
January 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
Luck was with us the late December day we boarded the whale watching boat out of Dana Wharf. Winter is prime time for whale watching in Southern CA, and the ocean was as calm as glass and the sun was shining warmly. I grinned at the many passengers … [Read more...]
5 Laguna Beach parks to visit while waiting for the fog to clear
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Laguna Beach California is a mecca for sun, surf, and sand. It's casual while still offering luxurious hotels and fine dining, relaxed while still upscale. The only downside? Families can find themselves with time to kill during spring and summer … [Read more...]
Hearst Castle State Park
July 12, 2012 by 10 Comments
Families traveling on a California Highway 1 road trip will want to stop at Hearst Castle State Park, especially if their car-load comprises of school-aged kids, tween, and teens. Visible (and impressive!) even from the highway, Hearst Castle is a … [Read more...]
