Things to Do With Kids in Southern California

Southern California offers numerous spots where you can go whale watching from shore. You will not get as up close as a whale watching but you don't need to worry about getting seasick.  Bring along some binoculars for the best view, although in some cases you can view whales with the naked … [Read more...]

Here are some fun suggestions to celebrate kids birthdays in San Diego. There are literary hundreds of children's party venues in the San Diego area so we selected our top picks for a birthday bash. We left out the jumpers houses and pizza parlors, everyone knows them.  Our list features 10 awesome … [Read more...]

Leona Valley Day Trip Where to Pick Cherries. Set among the beautiful mountains of Northern Los Angeles County, just 10 miles west of Palmdale, California, is the town of Leona Valley. Once celebrated for its abundance of cattle ranches, the area is best known today for its agriculture, particularly … [Read more...]

Riley's Farm is located in Oak Glen California about 15 miles east of San Bernardino. Apple season is at its peak in the fall from September until the end of November. Riley's has U-Pick apples and U-Press apple cider during the season. During the rest of the year, Riley's Farm does its best to … [Read more...]

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is located downtown and offers one of the largest collections of historic ships in the country. You can see, submarines, ferry boats and tall ships and the star of the museum the 1863 tall ship Star of India. The ship collection includes eight vessels, three of … [Read more...]

If you love trains the Orange Empire Railway Museum is the perfect day trip destination for you. Located in Perris, California the railroad museum was founded in 1956 at the Pinacate Station as the "Orange Empire Trolley Museum." Many of the locomotives on display were rescued from scrap yards … [Read more...]

Zoomars San Juan Capistrano Petting Zoo is home to goats, emus, llamas, donkeys, alpacas, sheep, geese, ducks, guinea pigs and a bunny patch. Kids can also take a spin on the miniature train and enjoy rides on a horse or pony. Located in the Los Rios Historic District with beautiful surroundings … [Read more...]

While the Living Coast Discovery Center is just seven miles south of downtown San Diego, it feels worlds away. This nature center is a nice budget-friendly alternative to more expensive San Diego attractions and a fun destination for a family day trip. The focus here is on education, animal … [Read more...]

The lake at the center of Laguna Niguel Regional Park is a secondary attraction to the lush emerald lawns and sturdy Sycamore trees that adorn the 236-acres surrounding it. This South Orange County Park is a perfect destination for a family day trip. One of the many members of the Orange County … [Read more...]

Goat Hill Junction in Fairview Park is operated by the Orange County Model Engineers. Every third weekend of the month the engineers offer free trains rides to all. The layout has grown from one small loop to over five miles of track. Trains take riders on a 15-minute journey around Fairview … [Read more...]

In the heart of Orange County California is a magical, interactive "city" where children get the opportunity to play and dress up as grown-ups, by going to work, buying groceries, going to the doctor and relaxing by the beach. Pretend City Children’s Museum, is hands-on children’s museum that … [Read more...]

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Lights, Camera, Action! Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood has expanded its famed Studio Tour experience to include a spectacular grand finale that gives guests an inside look at how some of the most popular TV shows and movies make their way to the big screen … [Read more...]