Apple Pie and Fall Colors in Oak Glen
Blog readers, like you, turned me on to apple picking in Oak Glen in 2010 (see post from back then). Since then, everyone has posts on apple picking! The thing …
Family Travel
Whitewater Preserve for Family Time
Whitewater Preserve near Morongo on the way to Palm Springs is an oasis in the midst of an unforgiving desert.
Sycamore Canyon Park in Diamond Bar: Part Playground and Part Nature Hike
Sycamore Canyon Park in Diamond Bar is about 10 miles up the 57 freeway from north Orange County. A sprawling accessible play structure takes you down into the gorgeous canyon …
Oak Glen Preserve Children’s Nature Trail – The Wildlands Conservancy
Oak Glen Preserve hiking trail is called the Children’s Nature Trail inside The Wildlands Conservancy. It gets better every year!
Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens 2023
Enchanted Forest of Light Descanso Gardens 2022 in La Cañada Flintridge is a magical experience for families who love the outdoors & nature.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Displays Sonoran Desert Life
The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens in Palm Desert displays Sonoran desert life and trails. It’s an amazing family-friendly day trip from OC.
Buena Vista Nature Center & Audubon: Over the Bridges and Through the Reeds
The Buena Vista Nature Center and Audubon Society in Oceanside lives up to its dream to build a place where children can learn about nature.
Southern California Aquarium Trips & Touch Tanks
Southern California aquarium trips and touch tanks list for visiting when you are visiting San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles.
Agua Hedionda Discovery Center in Carlsbad
Agua Hedionda Discovery Center in Carlsbad is a nature center near Legoland with animals, trails, and a little Fairyland for a family outing.
San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas
San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is perfect for a family day trip near kid-friendly beaches, parks, and restaurants.