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Orange County's Best Kept Secret Is a Water Park Right on the Beach
Newport Beach has a cove hidden in plain sight that may be the best family beach day in the...
Anaheim Restaurants near Disneyland: 8 Family-Friendly Places To Eat Near the Park
Not that we have anything against character-shaped grilled cheese, pizza, and corn dogs for...
Cayton Children's Museum, photo by Matthew Tucciarone
Best Children's Museums in Los Angeles and Orange County
It's time to touch everything and ditch the inside voices!
Say hi to Donald! Photo by Richard Harbaugh, courtesy of the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Tips: 12 Hacks You Need To Know
The Happiest Place on Earth feels a lot happier with a good game plan.
Top 10 Reasons Orange County Is the Best Place To Raise Kids
If you do playdates at Disneyland, you're probably an OC kid.
Photo courtesy of Pump It Up
Best Indoor Play Spaces for Entertaining Orange County Kids
Because even Orange County gets rainy days...
Afternoons are splashtastic! Photo courtesy of Sigler Park/City of Westminster
Splash Parks, Sprinklers, and Water Playgrounds in Orange County Parks
Where to cool off when Orange thermometers turn red...
Dinosaurs in Orange County: 5 Spots for Dino-Loving Kids
Are Jurassic World, Dinosaur Train, and Dino Dan playing on an endless loop in your home? We know...
Kid-Friendly Nail Salons in Orange County To Pamper Your Little Princess
Your adorable mini-me just can't get enough of pretending to be you. So why not invite her to tag...
Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks: Orange County's Own Grand Canyon
As the saying goes, one thing they can’t make more of is land. It is sometimes hard to believe...
Bilingual and Language Immersion Preschools in OC
You may have seen our post on language immersion preschools in Los Angeles and wondered how to...
Family Outing at the Nixon Presidential Library
Those folks in other cities who think that LA's version of history and culture consists of...
Christmas Light Displays and Home Holiday Decorations around Orange County
Grab your gloves, scarves, hot chocolate, and flip-flops; Orange County has turned on the holiday...
The Great Park Balloon in Irvine is free for everyone! Photo courtesy of cityofirvine.org
Free Admission for Kids at 40+ Family Attractions, Museums, & Theme Parks in Los Angeles
Blink and you'll miss free admission to Disneyland!
Rock Climbing Gyms Where LA Kids Can Climb the Walls (Safely!)
All parents talk about their kids "climbing the walls"—but are yours truly climbing the walls...
Explore an interactive Noah's Ark at the Skirball. Photo by Steve Cohn courtesy of Skirball Cultural Center
Free Museum Days for Kids in Los Angeles
Why pay full price, when you can go for free on these select days?
Batting Cages for LA and Orange County's Baseball Families
Take me out to the ball game! Or at least take me to a batting cage. Pre-kids, my husband and I...
Star Wars at Discovery Science Center: These Are the Droids You're Looking For
Oh, these are the droids you're looking for alright; it's clear from the moment you pull...
Gymnastics Schools and Classes for LA and OC KIds
If your child cartwheels in the living room or uses the couch as a trampoline...

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Take a paddleboard lesson. Photo via Bigstock
25 Things To Do in Laguna Beach with Kids
Plan a staycation in the land of scuba diving and art galleries.
Orange County Fun: 30 Things To Do in Irvine with Kids
Right in the heart of Orange County, there's a train, a zoo, a hot air balloon, and a secret room...
Take kids out to the ballgame, where you can see superstars like Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.
25 Things To Do in Anaheim with Kids: To Disneyland and Beyond
There's a lot more to this OC city than a Mouse and some Ducks.
Newport Beach is literally home to the fun zone. Photo courtesy of Visit Newport Beach
35 Things To Do in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa with Kids
There is much more to this community than just a pretty beach.
Huntington Beach Weekend Getaway: So Far and Yet So Close
The Los Angeles Grail, the Great Quest of the Southland, may well be the search for the ultimate...
Mission San Juan Capistrano: Family Day Trip & 4th Grade Project
People throughout the world know it as the place that the swallows return to every year; parents of...

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Bermuda's gorgeous beaches are the perfect place to unwind. Photo by Mommy Poppins
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These affordable vacation spots bring family fun without emptying your wallet.
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Which beach town has the very best beach playground for kids? Yeah, we know. Photo courtesy of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism
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For a day trip, weekend getaway, or just a great beach day, these towns are tops.
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The iconic Golden Gate Bridge is a must-see in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of the Bay Area Discovery Museum, Facebook
25 Epic California Road Trip Ideas for Families
Load your family in the car and head out on one of these dream California road trips.
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Twsit, turn, then plunge into refreshing waters with a wild ride down the water slide at Disney Paradise Piers Hotel.
The Best Anaheim Hotels near Disneyland for Families
Take a break from the theme parks at one of these family-friendly hotels near Disneyland.
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Kids that are tuckered out from exploring are right at home at The Garland. Photo courtesy of The Garland
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These LA hotels offer perks kids and parents love.
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Surfboards were invented in California, so of course kids here surf! Photo courtesy of Perfect Day Surf Camp
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