In addition to sunny days, beautiful beaches, and a casual lifestyle, Southern California offers some great theme parks. Although it’s often overshadowed by the parks of Central Florida, there are also great options for family fun in Southern California. When you are visiting the area, you can also combine a trip to LA or San …
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California, one of the nation’s largest states, features so many great places to travel with kids. Read our reviews of places to go in California with kids.
Living on the East Coast, I always have romantic notions of California. I’m generally pretty envious of their beautiful weather, palm trees, relaxed lifestyle, gorgeous Southern California beaches, and fabulous family-friendly activities. While I usually visit the Orlando theme parks, there are some fantastic Southern California theme parks as well. Even if you live closer …
When it comes to travel, I love nostalgia. Retro hotels can be so much fun to stay in. The Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground combines retro family fun with a fantastic convenient location across the street from Disneyland Resort. It’s a great spot for a Disneyland California family vacation, and you’ll easily be …
For my son’s 16th birthday, I offered him the opportunity to choose a quick getaway with me – either to Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Because he hadn’t yet visited Disneyland Resort, he chose a Southern California short vacation. We made some last-minute arrangements and planned a four-day vacation to Anaheim. Because of the last-minute …
In early 2020, I had the opportunity to stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground, located across the street from Disneyland on South Harbor Boulevard. This family-friendly hotel is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a convenient, reasonably-priced hotel for a Disneyland vacation. In the summer of 2022, the Howard Johnson …
I’ve traveled to the greater San Diego several times for work events and conferences but hadn’t been there with my family. I knew they’d love it – the laid-back atmosphere, the sandy, and salty air, the near-perfect temperatures, and the fun kid-friendly activities. After experiencing a long winter in Boston, we were eager to board …