Family Fun
- Amusement Parks, Anaheim, Buena Park, Family Fun, Family Travel, Huntington Beach, Kid Activities, Orange County
15 Fun Things to do in Anaheim California
Disneyland or California Adventure 2. Downtown Disney 3. Joe’s Italian Ice 4. Anaheim Garden Walk 5. Yorba Regional Park or Ralph B Clark Regional Parks (both fantastic outdoor areas with just a small parking fee) 6. Anaheim Packing House 7. Watch a game or event at Angel’s Stadium or the Honda Center 8. Check out the one of a kind Flightdeck Flight Simulator 9. Knotts Berry Farm/Knotts Soak City 10. Adventure City 11. Pirate’s Dinner Adventure/Medieval Times 12. Grab food at the famous Porto’s Bakery 13. Go whale watching 14. Huntington Beach and Pier (Surf City) 15. Hit up an event at the Anaheim Convention Center Where to Stay in…
- Corona Del Mar, Date Night, Family Fun, Girl's Night Out, holidays, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Let's Eat!, Newport Beach, Orange County
Hello Picnic OC: The Best Picnic Pop-Up Experience in Orange County
I love celebrating my birthday. I am not one of those people who keeps their birthday on the D.L. in hopes of the day going by unnoticed. I love to celebrate and have fun… and am always looking for new, unique ways to make my special day… well, special. This year was fantastic as we teamed up with Hello Picnic OC at Newport Beach for a dreamy beach picnic with my family. I spoke with the company earlier in the week to pick a location, color scheme, discuss the details of the event, added extras, etc. And even with knowing everything that was chosen, showing up and seeing the final…
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Fun in the Sun at The Hotel Solarena
Many people are looking for a laid back, easy Spring Break idea that won’t require too much travel, planning and money. If you find yourself in one or all of the categories above, take notes. Because I am about to give you a great hotel option found right here in beautiful sunny Southern California. Hotel Solarena a Best Western Premier Collection Boutique Hotel is located at one of my all time favorite beach cities, Newport Beach California. This hotel is all about the laid back, beachy lifestyle. You can find Hotel Solarena located on the Pacific Coast Highway between the Newport Beach Pier and the Huntington Beach Pier; meaning there…
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Sea World Seven Seas Food Festival 2021
Many times the words food and adventure go hand in hand for our family. We equate good food with good fun. So, when we find something like the fun of Sea World with it’s many aquatic animals, educational shows, experiences and opportunities right alongside a chance to sample different food flavors from around the world; we are there for it! Sea World is currently hosting the Seven Seas Food Festival taking place select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays now through May 2, 2021 from 12pm to park closing. The festival features more than 125 new chef- and mixologist-crafted flavors to sample and sip with your select lanyard; and live music to…
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Tanaka Farms You Pick Pumpkin Patch and Hayride
Sure, things look a bit different mid pandemic. But, the fun does not have to stop and Tanaka Farms has made sure their pumpkin patch this year rivals that of the past. Our little family made our first fall field trip of the year to a real working farm for their seasonal harvest and pumpkin patch. Tanaka Farms offers 2 different ways in which you, your friends and family can enjoy all the fall fun you desire! Option 1: Drive-Thru Pumpkin Patch This unique take on a traditional pumpkin patch allows you to take your own vehicle on a 1.5 mile drive around the beautiful 30-acre farm. The experience also…
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Where Elegance Meets Affordability-The Ayres Hotel, Vista Carlsbad
If you are looking for a new, affordable, pristine hotel, the Ayres Hotel in Carlsbad California is a brand new location for the Southern California chain and it is sure to be a win during your next San Diego vacation. The Ayres in Vista, Carlsbad opened just a few months ago and from the moment you enter the beautiful lobby to the minute you set your bags down in your bright, stylish and modern room, it feels like home. The hotel features 103 deluxe guestrooms, complimentary breakfast (during Covid it is all pre-packaged, to-go items), complimentary parking, an onsite restaurant and bar, heated pool and Jacuzzi (spa is closed during…
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Camping (as a Family) on Catalina Island
Blue sky, blue sea, good food, perfect weather, a drink in your hand with your toes in the sand. Sounds pretty perfect right? While we may not be doing any far away exotic islands any time soon, that is absolutely no problem for us here in sunny Southern California. Why? Because we have our very own island paradise located just 26 miles off the coast. Catalina Island at only an hour boat ride from Los Angeles and Orange County on the Catalina Express is a must do!!! This beautiful island has it all! If you are looking for adventure, take your pick of pristine snorkeling or scuba diving, zip lining…
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Ladder Hike in San Diego
Annie’s Canyon is a family friendly hike near Solana Beach that brings the fun! This hike is nothing short of a gem. Located near Solana Beach, San Diego County this trail gives you panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, San Elijo Lagoon, narrow slot canyons, and a ladder climb through the sandstone all in less than 2 miles, 100 feet of elevation, and it’s easy enough for the whole family to do together; but fun enough that everyone (teenagers included) will enjoy it! This trail in essence allows one to feel like a true adventurer without really having to have any training or skill whatsoever. My kids LOVED it, we…
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OC BubblePOP: The Unique Indoor Bubble Experience For the Whole Family
One of my all time favorite parts of the Wizard of Oz was when Glenda the Good Witch of the West came floating into Munchkin Land in that awesome bubble of hers. It was just so magical. I’m not going to lie, even as an adult I’ve often wondered how the crew pulled that one off. I mean, color was a pretty big deal back then, so I am pretty sure they didn’t have the CGI technology to put that bubble around her. And it looks pretty legit. Like, how?! Now I am wondering if they somehow got the same tools used at the newest indoor playground, BUBBLEPOP! Because that…
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Giveaway to The Aquarium of the Pacific
We love the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach. There is so much to do and with the recent addition of the Pacific Visions Wing (read more about that here) it is full of fun technology, information as well as all their amazing sea creatures. The aquarium is a full day of fun! Get up close to the many aquariums full of spectacular sea creatures hosting sharks, rays, fish, eels, crabs, sea stars, sea horses, penguins, sea lions, seals and so, so, SO much more! Some of the touch tanks let you handle these creatures in a way you never could in nature. It’s an amazingly fun and…
