California

Close to one million people travel to Catalina Island every year, and for good reason. The island is gorgeous and offers a wide range of activities for the whole family. Catalina is located about 22 miles south of Los Angeles, and you can get to the island by an hour long ferry trip from Newport …

Given that I’m a California girl, it’s only right that I share a list of fun things to do in my state’s beautiful capitol city of Sacramento. When I was pregnant with my son, my husband and I actually lived in Sacramento for six months while he finished school. Those six months gave me a …

My family recently visited SeaWorld San Diego with our 2-year-old twin boys. We went on a Sunday during SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular, so we expected the park to be packed. We were pleasantly surprised to find that it wasn’t very crowded at all! We didn’t have to wait for rides, the shows weren’t filled to capacity, …

Even if you’ve never been to San Diego, you’ve likely heard of the famous San Diego Zoo. But did you know there is another great park affiliated with the zoo? It’s called the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a sprawling wildlife sanctuary located about 35 miles from the zoo in Escondido, California. More than half of …

If you’re looking for somewhere to visit, San Diego is a great family destination. It’s got restaurants galore, theme parks, water parks, plenty of gorgeous hotels, and entertainment like you would not believe. The location is cool, breezy, and the perfect vacation spot no matter what time of the year it is. We live about …

Planning a visit to Disneyland with toddlers or preschoolers? Be sure to spend a day at California Adventure, its sister park, which is right next door! While there are some thrill rides for older kids and adults, there are plenty of attractions for the littlest visitors, too. And kids 2 and under get in free! …

Today I’ve gathered together 25 fun places to take the kids in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco is GORGEOUS and I think everyone needs to visit at least once in their life. If you’ve never been before then you’re in luck because today I’ve got you and the kids covered! Golden Gate Bridge …

Today I’m here to talk about gorgeous Orange County. I’m biased because I was born, raised, and still live in Los Angeles/Orange County but I think it is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Not only is it beautiful, it is packed full of fun things to do! So today I’ve rounded …

I am a born and raised Los Angeles girl. I have always lived right on the boarder of LA and Orange County so I feel like I get the best of both worlds. Because I’ve lived here my whole life, I like to consider myself somewhat of an expert. That’s why today I’ve gathered a …

Planning a beach getaway with kids? Now that you’re a parent, the days of just throwing your bikini (or swim shorts) in a bag and hitting the shore have been replaced with a good deal of careful packing. There are many things that you need to bring that you would have never considered when hitting …

If you are traveling to Disney World or Disneyland with young kids, it’s always a big deal to decide what stroller to bring (or not to bring!). Even me, little ole’ Baby Gizmo gal struggled with this decision 2 weeks ago when I was getting ready to hit Orlando with my three kids. A trip …

I am a self proclaimed Disney expert. I’ve had a Disneyland pass most of my life and travel to Disney World in Orlando. While every group has different dynamics and therefore requires different planning, here are some things I suggest to help you have a successful trip with little ones. –Get there early. Once you …