California: Palm Springs, Living  Desert - Starry Safari Overnight Family Adventures. Grab your backpacks, roll up your sleeping bags and come join the Starry Safari, an incredible nighttime sleepover experience for the entire family at The Living Desert. Roomy tents easily fit up to four people, with sleeping pads to make the night more comfortable. Campers just need to bring sleeping bags or blankets, personal toiletries and clothes for the next morning.

Go for the night. Each Starry Safari features a special WildLife Wonders presentation, a specially prepared delicious dinner and a nighttime guided hike through the park. After dinner, gather around the campfire to partake of tall tales while you enjoy s’more snacks you roast yourself. As the sun sets, the vast canopy of stars appears for some incredible stargazing. Sleep will come easily while listening to the howls of the coyotes in the Santa Rosa National Monument Mountains. And if you’re lucky, you might even hear our own Mexican gray wolves join in before the night is over; when morning dawns, enjoy a continental breakfast and a leisurely walk through the park before you head home. Guests may choose to stay on for further exploration of The Living Desert – admission is included in the Starry Safari package.

Stay for the day. From now until the end of April enjoy a truly unique experience. The “Butterflies Alive!” exhibit is a new walk-through butterfly encounter of the third kind. It puts participants close proximity with butterflies of which some that have exotic and mysterious names like Queen, Mourning Cloak, Painted Lady, Julia, Cloudless Sulphur, Malachite, Zebra Longwing, Gulf Fritillary, Giant Swallowtail and many others. The butterfly house includes a beautiful butterfly themed gift shop and a Pupa Emergence room. The third stage of a butterfly’s life is known as a pupa. The pupa forms a chrysalis shell from which emerges a beautiful butterfly. Visitors will be able to view one of the miracles of nature right before their eyes. With lush gardens, tranquil fountains and beautiful butterfly benches, this exhibit is a must see experience for the whole family.

Visit our family-friendly desert oasis. [Read More]

The longer you stay the more you save. Our location, amid lush landscaping and a breathtaking backdrop of mountains and desert, makes an ideal family vacation base. Our 70 recently remodeled guestrooms offer oodles of suite-like amenities plus affordable rates. Every guestroom has a mini-refrigerator, microwave oven, and high-speed wireless internet access. Our Palm Springs hotel offers complimentary Continental breakfast daily, and guests enjoy sun deck, pool, and spa open 24 hours a day. Children younger than 12 stay free in parent’s room. Best Western Inn 1633 South Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92264. Toll-free 1-800-222-4678, (760) 325-9177 or online. [Read Less]

A Great Family Vacation Base. [Read More]

Our Long Beach extended stay hotel is a top choice for families visiting the Long Beach area. With a prime location near Queen Mary and Aquarium of the Pacific, our suites feature complimentary high-speed internet, high definition flat screen TVs, full modern kitchens, and on site laundry. For peace of mind during your extended stay, drop your grocery list off and we'll shop for you and we’ll also take care of dry cleaning for same day service. Our family friendly hotel is only a free shuttle ride away from the Long Beach airport. Our Long Beach extended stay hotel has earned the ENERGY STAR® label from the US Environmental Protection Agency. Marriott Residence Inn 4111 East Willow Street Long Beach, California 90815. Toll-free 1-866-440-5368, (562) 595-0909 or online. [Read Less]

Family Fun Under The Sun. Your suite stay with us will be rewarding. [Read More]

Our La Jolla hotel is conveniently located near Balboa Park, Legoland, San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Old Town, and the Gaslamp District. Stay with us and start each day with a free hot breakfast buffet and end it with a complimentary social hour every Monday-Wednesday. Each of our 288 suites has a fully-equipped kitchen plus a separate living and sleeping area. Families enjoy freedom of space as well as free high-speed internet access. Take a dip in our heated pool; soak in the spa or have fun playing sand volleyball. Pets are always welcome. Marriott Residence Inn, 8901 Gilman Drive La Jolla, California 92037. Toll-free 1-800-876-1778, (858) 587-1770 or online. [Read Less]

Unplug, Relax, and reconnect with your family. [Read More]

Stay on a farm and wake to the sounds of rural life. Participation in chores is rarely required however an extra hand is always welcome. Some farms offer classes in cheese making, spinning, gardening, and cooking. While others provide the chance for families to feed a bottle to a lamb; curry a horse; gather eggs or view the stars without city lights dimming their glow. Browse our farm & ranch stay directory for the perfect family vacation. [Read Less]

Offering a $50 Visa Gift Card Package & Kids Stay Free. [Read More]

We are located on Mariner's Mile in Newport Beach within walking distance to restaurants, shops and the beach. Each of our guestrooms provides high-speed internet access, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, and 27-inch TV with HBO. Guests enjoy a “Express Start” hot breakfast served daily, our sparkling pool, and whirlpool. With the Beach Visa Gift Card Package get a fantastic deal on two-nights premium waterfront accommodations plus a $50 Visa gift card. Holiday Inn Express 2300 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Toll-free 1-800-308-5401, (949) 722-2999 or online. [Read Less]

Come to us for Disneyland® Resort Hotel Packages, free nights, family suites, and vacation fun. [Read More]

Check out all the great deals in Anaheim currently being offered at our Disneyland® hotel including First Visit to Disneyland, Disneyland Birthday Celebration, free nights, and additional specials. We offer the ultimate selection of suites from two-bedroom and deluxe family suites to kids’ suites with bunk beds each equipped with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, hairdryer, full-size iron and ironing board and on-demand pay-per-view movies. Plus guests enjoy complimentary Continental breakfast daily, free parking, outdoor heated pool and spa, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet, and shuttle service. Western Raffles Inn & Suites 2040 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92802. Toll-free 1-800-308-5278, (714) 750-6100 or online. [Read Less]

Enjoy a contemporary lodging, small-town charm, urban amenities, and family - friendly service plus Dodgers fans receive 10% off. [Read More]

For an unforgettable family vacation stay with us and experience true Southern California hospitality and our sunny ambiance. Our contemporary hotel features, high-tech amenities, and friendly service. Wake up to fresh Belgian waffles and fresh brewed coffee served with our sumptuous deluxe Continental breakfast. Enjoy a swim in our outdoor heated pool. Here’s the deal. Just present your Dodgers game ticket when you check into the hotel, and you will receive a 10% discount off the standard rate. Fairfield Inn 3201 E. Centre Lake Drive, Ontario, CA 91761 Toll-free 1-866-371-5590 or online. [Read Less]

Stay with us and enjoy your own Disneyland family adventure. [Read More]

Our convenient Disneyland® Resort-Anaheim hotel is minutes from Disneyland® Park, Disney California Adventure™ Park, Downtown Disney® District. See the spectacular Disneyland® Resort fireworks from your room and take advantage of our connecting room suites are ideal for families. The Anaheim Disneyland® Package includes: spacious hotel room near Disneyland® Resort Parks, discounted Park Hopper tickets to the Disneyland® Resort, room with coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator, daily complimentary deluxe Continental breakfast, free parking, use of our outdoor heated pool & spa. Please call the hotel directly to book this package. Comfort Inn & Suites Anaheim, 300 East Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802. Toll-free 1-866-488-4858 or online. [Read Less]

Take advantage of our Family Fun Package. [Read More]

Enjoy a family-fun filled vacation or weekend getaway with this exciting hotel package. Package includes Accommodations (2 Nights reservation minimum) Complimentary Continental Breakfast Free Wireless Interne, Outdoor Swimming Pool, $20 Value Gas Card. Price starting at $79.99 + Tax. Phone reservation only. Please call the hotel directly at (310) 715-6688 for more details. Please book this package 3 days in advance Clarion Hotel South Bay, 888 E. Dominguez Street, Carson, CA, US, 90746. Reservations: 310-715-6688. www.carsoncahotel.com/ [Read Less]

A haven of hospitality on California's Central Coast. [Read More]

Located in the Paso Robles Wine Country, our hotel is less than a mile from the charming restaurants, shops and tasting rooms of downtown. Enjoy modern lifestyle amenities including our Express Start™ Hot Breakfast Bar, fitness center, business center, and wireless internet. Take a dip in our heated swimming pool and relax in the bubbly hot tub. We are a short drive to beautiful beaches, Ravine Water Park, Lake Nacimiento, and Hearst Castle. Holiday Inn Express 2455 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, California 93446 Toll-free 1-877- 449-7276, (805) 238-6500. [Read Less]

The Central Coast’s ideal family vacation base featuring the Hearst Castle Tour Package. [Read More]

Stay with us and enjoy an array of lifestyle amenities including Express StartTM Hot Breakfast Bar, Fitness Center, Business Center, meeting and event space, and wireless high-speed internet. Take a dip in our heated swimming pool and enjoy a soak in our whirlpool spa. Our rooms and suites provide guests with the Simply Smart Bedding Collection, FREE high-speed internet, refrigerator, microwave, dual-line phones with voicemail, 27” TV with HBO, coffee/tea maker and a work desk. Our Central California Coast location is minutes from charming Downtown Paso Robles, antique shops, Paso Robles Wineries, wine tasting tours, championship golf courses, Lake Nacimiento, San Antonio Lake, Hearst Castle, beautiful beaches and harbors. Hearst Castle Tour Package. See how the dream has survived. Relax in our new Paso Robles Holiday Inn Express hotel rooms, Jacuzzi suites and extended stay suites featuring all the comforts of home. The Hearst Castle adventure begins with the National Geographic Theater with the movie “Hearst Castle - Building the Dream” and continues the tour bus up the ‘hill” to The Experience Tour. Hearst Castle Tour Package: one night stay in deluxe accommodations, hot breakfast, two adult tickets to Hearst Castle Tour number one, two adult tickets to “Hearst Castle - Building A Dream” with additional tickets available for purchase. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 2455 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, California (CA) 93446. Toll-free 1-866-224-6196, (805) 238-6500 or www.hixpaso.com. [Read Less]

At Warner Center in the San Fernando Valley Hotel near Los Angeles. [Read More]

Easy access to Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Studios Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier, and two miles from the Warner Center shopping mall. Our guestrooms and Jacuzzi Suites offer modern conveniences including 32-inch LCD flat-screen cable TV with premium channels and pay movies, refrigerator, and microwave. We’re 100% non-smoking and provide complimentary high-speed wireless internet access, laundry facilities, daily newspaper, and complimentary continental breakfast is on the menu every morning. Ramada Canoga Park Hotel 7126 DeSoto Ave. Canoga Park CA 91303. (818) 333346-9499 or www.hotelcanogapark.com. [Read Less]

Experience family-friendly services that will put a smile on your face. C’mon. Get happy! [Read More]

Our hotel near Sea World San Diego, make a terrific family vacation base. Our comfy rooms and suites feature complimentary Wi-Fi, spacious work desks, in-room safes for laptops, premium cable television with HBO & Showtime, plus a full host of kitchen amenities, including refrigerators, coffee makers and microwaves. Enjoy free complimentary continental breakfast daily, and time by pool plus free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Howard Johnson Express 21 Roosevelt Ave. National City, CA 91950. Reservations: 888-457-3116 Contact: 619-474-6517 or online. [Read Less]

Come and enjoy a family fun day. [Read More]

Take the kids outside to the outdoor heated pool for some water fun. Then take the family out to dinner on us, you can enjoy 1 large 1 topping Fire-Roasted Gourmet pizza and a large freshly tossed chopped salad. After all that activity come back to your nice clean and comfortable room. Relax for the rest of the evening and join us in the morning for a hot complimentary breakfast.Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Rancho Cucamonga, CA 9589 Milliken Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Front Desk: 1-866-735-4864 or online. [Read Less]

Queen of the Back Country Travel back in time to the 1890s Gold Rush Era with an Apple Pie Package. [Read More]

With the beautiful Cuyamaca Mountains, verdant apple orchards, and lush wineries as its backdrop, our bed & breakfast inn known as the Queen of the Back Country beckons. Our historic Southern California hotel is located right in the center of the old mining district. Stay with us and browse antiques shops, sample homemade apple pie, or take a horse-drawn carriage ride down a country lane. Each of the 16 guest accommodations is individually decorated with elegant Victorian Period American antiques. The Patio Cottage offers views of our gardens its own and has its own cast-iron fireplace and private veranda. Nearby are numerous apple orchards, wineries, historic sites, hiking trails, horseback riding, bird watching and natural attractions, including Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and the Palomar Observatory. Apple Pie Package. For pie lovers only! Sample the bounty of Julian’s apple-growing region with an Apple Pie Package at our historic hotel located in the heart of a restored gold rush mining town. Reserve our Apple Pie Package and you’ll enjoy one night’s stay at the Julian Hotel, two course full breakfast, hosted Afternoon Tea, and a voucher for fresh-made apple pie or two slices of pie a la mode at a local pie shop, as well as a seasonal guidebook to all of Julian, California’s shops and attractions. Julian Gold Rush Hotel Apple Pie Package includes: one night’s Accommodation, full two-course breakfast, hosted afternoon tea, a seasonal guidebook to all of Julian, voucher for a whole pie or two slices of pie a la mode at The Julian Pie Company or Mom’s Pie Shop. For details call toll-free 1-800-734-5854. Julian Gold Rush Hotel 2032 Main Street P.O. Box 1856, Julian, CA 92036 or online. [Read Less]

Combine the ideal beach vacation with interactive family play, hands-on delights, and entertainment for young fun seekers. LEGOLAND California Package. [Read More]

Go ahead park your car. You won't need it. We have the ideal family beach vacation resort near San Diego. Experience a playful family beach vacation with us. Our boutique hotel condos and newly renovated hotel rooms and suites in a quaint ocean side setting. Life's comforts are conveniently included as is the warmth and genuine hospitality of a truly attentive staff. Enjoy swimming, surfing and body boarding in blue Pacific waters. Take a refreshing dip in beachside swimming pool, relax in the hot tub, get energized in our fitness center and unwind in the sauna. Check out the activity center with ping pong tables, pool towels, beach equipment, board games, bicycles and jogging strollers all complimentary for our guests to enjoy. Join us in a myriad of resort activities, a variety of interesting classes, tours and special events for all ages. (Carlsbad Inn 3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Combine the ideal beach vacation with interactive family play, hands-on delights, and entertainment for young fun seekers. Stay with us and plan your family vacation at LEGOLAND California. We are located five miles from the gate to fun. We provide families beautiful timeshares, condos, and rooms right on the beach. For guests we provide private beach cabanas, recreational activities, beach toys, swimming pools, children’s play area, restaurants, retail shops, activity and tour desk and a wide spectrum of modern amenities. LEGOLAND features more than 50 thrilling rides, shows and attractions for the whole family. Kids can climb, play and explore displays and attractions made out of Lego blocks. For the LEGOLAND California Package book your room and once you are here visit our concierge in the front lobby for discount LEGOLAND/SEALIFE Aquarium. Carlsbad Inn 3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008. [Read Less]

$50 Visa Gift Card Package or Hollywood See the Stars Package. [Read More]

Discover the shops, restaurants, and attractions of fashionable West LA with a $50 Visa Gift Card when you reserve our Hotel & Visa Gift Card Package promotion. You'll enjoy a great deal on two nights lodging at our West Los Angeles hotel, close to Beverly Hills and Westwood Village, plus a shopping spree. Or reserve our deluxe Hollywood Tour Package to see where the stars are! Holiday Inn Express West LA, 11250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Reservation: 800-308-5432 Phone: 310-478-1400 or online. www.hiewestla.com. [Read Less]

A four-season mountain resort, surrounded by National Forest. [Read More]

A four-season mountain resort, surrounded by National Forest. Centrally located in Southern California, Big Bear Lake is only a couple of hours away from Los Angeles. Big Bear Vacations offers more than 200 hundred family friendly cabins and vacation rental homes. Our cabins are conveniently grouped in three categories -ski area, lake or Big Bear central. All ski cabins are within one mile of either Snow Summit or Bear Mountain and are equipped with full kitchens, fireplaces and multiple bedrooms. Big Bear Central cabins are close to shopping and restaurants while our lake cabins offer more remote natural beauty. From a comfy cabin to a luxurious five-star lakefront luxury vacation rental house, we are sure to have the perfect family vacation base cabin for any occasion. Big Bear Lake Cabins, 41693 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, (877) 417-6504. [Read Less]

Minutes from SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Legoland, San Diego Wild Animal Park and beaches. [Read More]

The premiere vacation resort in Southern California is Welk Resort San Diego, located on 600 acres in Greater San Diego. Vacationers and timeshare owners alike enjoy award-winning one and two bedroom villas complete kitchens with dishes and cookware, living and dining areas, private bedrooms, complimentary high speed Internet access, and patios or balconies with either golf course or mountain views. Many have fireplaces and jetted tubs. The resort has five recreational centers, including two water slides and interactive splash zones for kids and activities for all age groups. Onsite guests enjoy multiple swimming pools and spas, activities for adults and kids alike, two 18 hole golf courses, a live theatre-featuring Broadway style productions, and fine dining at Canyon Grille restaurant. Welk Resort San Diego,8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido, CA 92026, (760) 749-3000. [Read Less]

A terrific place to enjoy plenty of fun, and sun. [Read More]

Enhance family gathering in a place as warm and inviting as the California sun and surf itself. Try whale watching, deep-sea fishing, kayaking or wave running. Take a walk on the Oceanside Pier, one of the longest over-water recreational ocean piers in the United States. Beachside fun with a modern flair, Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort is located 83 miles south of Los Angeles and 35 miles north of San Diego and situated right at the base of longest active recreational pier in Southern California and across from the beach. We offer one and two-bedroom suites. Oceanside’s downtown entertainment district is within walking distance of the resort and offers a variety of quaint shops and restaurants. The resort is also conveniently located less than two blocks from the train station, offering Amtrak and Coaster service daily.Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort, 333 N. Myers Street, Oceanside, California USA 92054, 866-764-2281. [Read Less]

An Easy Family Vacation. [Read More]

Organizing a family vacation to Southern California is almost effortless with CityPass. They have a blockbuster pass book of California theme parks, made possible by the first-ever collection of the state’s icon parks. For families the obvious advantage, it is money saving organized family vacation plan. What’s included? The 200 version bundles a 3-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper BONUS ticket with unlimited admission to both Disneyland park and Disney’s California Adventure™ for three days; and one time admission to Universal Studios Hollywood—the world’s largest movie studio and theme park, SeaWorld in San Diego and a choice of either the San Diego Zoo or the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park [Read Less]