As with any large Tahoe ski resort, families have many lodging options at California's Northstar-at-Tahoe, from rental homes to studio suites and condos, to hotel rooms. For our three-day weekend family getaway, we choose to stay in a luxury condo at … [Read more...]
Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum
December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As Northern California natives and Oregon residents, we're well-versed in Oregon Trail pioneering history, and specifically, the Donner Party. We've taken the kids to Sutter's Fort State Park in Sacramento, CA, where they first learned about the … [Read more...]
Legoland California’s Star Wars miniland and water park
August 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
While we were in Southern California last week, I had the opportunity to stop by one of our favorite theme parks for the younger set: Legoland California. We love Legoland for their whimsical, primarily-colored theme, their young … [Read more...]
San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina
August 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Marriott Marquis and Marina is located in the heart of San Diego, California's Gaslamp Quarter, situated directly on the bay. It does not include beach access, but the water is in easy reach via the harbor, where kids can watch the boats and … [Read more...]
Disney done right: how to survive (and thrive!) in summer crowds
August 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The first advice I offer any family asking how to get the most from their Disney theme park experience is to visit in the off-season. Of course, such a plan isn’t always realistic. If your only option is to visit Walt Disney World or the Disneyland … [Read more...]
Disney done right: a stay at the Disneyland Hotel
August 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
Until last week, my family and I had never stayed on-site at the Disneyland Resort, despite numerous trips to the theme parks. After last week’s stay, I may never visit Disney any other way. Our night at the newly improved Disneyland Hotel granted … [Read more...]
Universal Studios Hollywood with kids and tweens
August 8, 2011 By 3 Comments
It's been years since we've ventured any further north than Anaheim in search of theme parks during our annual vacation to Southern California, so in late July, we braved the commute up I-5 from Orange County to Los Angeles to revisit Universal … [Read more...]
Summer in the Sierras: Plumas County CA with kids
July 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
For the Pit Stops for Kids family, writing about summer vacations in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and in particular, Plumas and Sierra counties in California, is quite literally like writing about home. My husband and I both grew up in this … [Read more...]
Summer in the Sierras: guide to rustic lodges
July 26, 2011 By 4 Comments
The term 'mountain lodge' can mean many things to traveling families. It can conjure up images ranging from five-star luxury to bare bones accommodation, swimming pools and children's programs to communal meals and do-it-yourself maid service. We … [Read more...]
Five great coastal campgrounds for families
May 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
Summer's almost here, and one of our favorite ways to spend it is camping. Family camping is economical, easy to plan, and often close to home! Since the perfect summer family vacation usually includes sun, sand, and surf, Pit Stops for Kids has … [Read more...]
