Los Angeles
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Cave in the Middle of Los Angeles? You Have to See it to Believe it!
Vanalden Cave Hike: Los Angeles Trail-head: The Vanalden Trail begins at the dead end of Vanalden Ave in Tarzana (Los Angeles)… follow the small fire road in the middle of the street on the south side of the road under a large tree. 1.2 miles out and back Elevation Change: 300-500 ft Difficulty: Easy/moderate Time: 20-30 min No fee or permit required. Dog friendly. Not stroller or wheel chair friendly. Good shoes recommended as the path is very slick at places. Not recommended in the rain. When looking for a hike, we love to end at a “destination”; waterfall, overlook, or in this case, a rad cave! And can you…
- Central Coast, Family Travel, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Monterey County, National Parks, Orange County, San Diego, San Luis Obispo County, ventura county
85+ Attractions for the ULTIMATE California Road Trip
the ultimate calfornia road trip down the 101 freeway (california coast)
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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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Korean Bell of Friendship in San Pedro California
You might not expect to see a lot of Korean architecture in this part of town because it is not predominately Korean. But the history of this bell is really cool! This sweet find in San Pedro, CA was right down the street from The Sunken City. The Korean Friendship Bell was donated to the US in 1976 by the people from the Republic of Korea to celebrate the bicentennial of the US independence, to honor veterans in the Korean War, and to consolidate friendship between the two countries. This is a VERY scenic area, and a gem of LA history. It provides views of the LA harbor, Catalina Channel,…
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The Sunken City of San Pedro
A once thriving neighborhood destroyed back in the 20s; the end result is an amazing colorful display of history with pieces of an older time literally falling into the Pacific Ocean. This California hidden gem is a small piece of history and cruel beauty. The area is CLOSED! THE SUNKEN CITY IN SAN PEDRO, CA The area is fenced off and not open to visitors. Now, I am sure many of you won’t know much about the “Sunken City” so I am going to provide a brief history lesson (thank you Wikipedia). In 1929 a landslide took out a community of exclusive homes. The landslide caused two houses (which couldn’t…
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Where to eat out with Kids for CHEAP! And sometimes even free!
I mean the best answer is obviously…DON’T TAKE THEM! But, when you have them, they expect to be fed like 3 times a day with at least 50 snacks scattered throughout that time. It can be exhausting. Then you have to clean up after them, which is basically a full-time job. Am I right?! So, when I can successfully wrangle them all up and go out to eat as a family; It is a welcomed time off for this mama. Actually, my job shifts from chef and bus boy to clown as I try to keep them quietly entertained until the food comes. But it can also get pricey. So,…
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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…
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What LA Museums Are Free on Museum Day
One of the BEST days for us as a family (and as a couple on our dates) have been exploring the many incredible museums found all over L.A. Over 40 Los Angeles museums will open their doors and invite visitors to attend free of charge tomorrow January 25, 2020. This offer is for general museum admission only and does not apply to specially ticketed exhibitions. Regular parking fees apply at each museum. Please check individual museum websites for hours, directions, and other visitor information. Participating Museums Academy Museum of Motion Pictures(Museum opening in 2020. See activity details.) American Museum of Ceramic Art Automobile Driving Museum Autry Museum of the American West…
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How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Many, though I know not all of us, have an extended 3 day weekend, thanks to the incredible Martin Luther King Jr. To remember this great man and the legacy he left behind here are family friendly ways to honor and celebrate him this weekend in Southern California: Check out the California African American Museum (CAAM). Located in the eastern end of Exposition Park. On Monday, Jan. 20 CAAM presents the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration, taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free, family-friendly event includes: Family drop-in art activities King Study Group Rock the Vote! “Vote or Perish: Fighting for Civil Rights in an Election…
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The “Who-lidays” Return to Universal Studios in Hollywood
Universal Studios is back with their Christmas festivities! Make this year memorable as you and your family add a new tradition by joining in with the citizens of Whoville. Meet the Grinch and his trusty companion Max and watch the impressive light show at the Hogwarts castle all happening now through December 29th. Christmas at Universal Studios Hollywood is unbelievably cool! The Grinchmas seasonal Who-bilation and Who-lidays is happening again. Guests can enter Whoville and mix and mingle with different Whos; think the mayor, cheerleaders, the librarian, and even Cindy Lou Who, the Grinch and Max. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might have your face burped in by the Grinch……
