Family Vacations Directory - California

Attention fourth-graders! For any family with a fourth grader "Every Kid in a Park" is super cool way to adventure in a national parks for free, well almost free. [Read More]

Making a dinosaur adventure happen is fairly easy because nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of dinosaurs, ancient mammals, and fossils. California is no exception. Though the places may not be Dinotopia, there is still the possibility for fun and shared learning. [Read More]

Place your cell phone in airplane mode and proceed to enjoy freedom of a zipline experience. Zip, soar or glide, with your kids creating your very own family adventure with plenty of bragging rights for all age. [Read More]

Children’s booksellers in California offer engaging ways for families to spend time together. Books matter. As any book loving parent or grandparent knows sharing time in a bookshop can make common vacation day terrific. [Read More]

The ideal family reunion location offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, interesting activities for three( or more) generations, great gathering spaces, and planning assistance to make it happen. [Read More]

There is no substitute for being there when it comes to regal palm trees, balmy air and star watching. Hollywood is at the very heart of the TV and film industry and is simply the best destination for families wanting a dose of glamour and a movie star fix. [Read More]

Five safe practices will help families stay safe during the bridge time between home and vacation base, the time when plenty of things will be out of your control. [Read More]

Staying connected isn't as easy as it used to be. As the geographic distances grow between family members the need to schedule time to get together to have becomes a bigger deal than three decades ago. [Read More]

Anyone who loves to go snow tubing or sledding will be thrilled by the possibilities offered by the snow play areas in California all of which offer pure family fun. [Read More]

Southern California's beaches make any vacation awesome but there is also an abundance of fun and free family-friendly things to do that may not be on your radar screen including guided nature walks, puppet making, culture quests, stargazing, owl prowls and art encounters. [Read More]

For more family fun just add water. The best family reunions have at least one shared experience that packs an extra WOW! Sailing aboard a tall ship fits into that category. [Read More]

A family vacation at the beach is always better when it includes time at the boardwalk where sun, sand, and surf align with entertainment and classic, often funky eateries. [Read More]

Hornblower Cruises offers terrific summer vacation cruise excursions for those looking to spend a calming time on the water and sharing unique, Instagram moments. [Read More]

Just as no two families are alike, no two California beaches match the perfect beach formula. Except for sand, sun and water with an occasional fish or seabird which are fairly standard, the options for fun remain varied. [Read More]

Our list of suggestions for a family reunion or gathering in California include an urban hotel, two guest ranches, and three awesome beach resorts with activities, amenities and benefits for all ages. [Read More]

One of the best ways to slow the advance of the sometimes hectic, often crazy holiday season is narrow your focus, turn off electronic connections and live in the moment. We have assembled a few suggestions ideal for creating your own mini adventures with your kids. [Read More]

Combine majestic redwood forests, miles of great family-friendly beaches, lighthearted people, and an array of fun activities – your next family vacation is ready made. [Read More]

Looking for an easy way to slowdown, disconnect and unplug? Consider a family farmstay holiday. Escape to rural America with your kids and enjoy your own free range family fun. [Read More]

Five of the best family vacation essentials offer brainy fun when you need it in a car or on a plane, at a restaurant or to pass a rainy day. [Read More]

Taking the kids and going off the popular family vacation grid can yield countless rewards for the whole family. Three unique destinations in southern California offer easy-paced fun and the potential to share time and make amazing discoveries. [Read More]