Nestled in the lush hillside just minutes from Mill Valley, CA, Muir Woods National Monument is a must-do for families visiting San Francisco's Bay Area. Only minutes outside of the city, it makes for a perfect pit stop en route to San Francisco or a … [Read more...]
The Solar Living Institute
May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The following pit stop is submitted by guest reviewer Barbara Zaragoza. Barbara blogs about off-beat adventures in California at California Notebook. Everyone wants to save the earth these days, but do we really know how to do it? The Solar Living … [Read more...]
3 things to do with kids in Paso Robles CA
April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The following pit stop was submitted by Bay Area blogger and mom Whitney Moss of 510Families. Located exactly halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Paso Robles, California is an excellent pit stop if you want to get out of the car and … [Read more...]
Northstar-at-Tahoe with kids: dining on and off the mountain
February 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
Let's face it: feeding a hungry family at a ski resort can be pricey! Northstar-at-Tahoe is no exception, but with a thriving village scene and the addition of a brand new mid-mountain lodge, guests have more choices than ever. And we all know that … [Read more...]
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort: a guide to the mountain for kids, by kids
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After spending three days at Northstar-at-Tahoe resort with my kids, ages 12, 10 and seven, I asked them what, in their opinion, kids shouldn't miss on the slopes. Their top picks: Cat's Face, the 22-foot half-pipe: Built for Olympic medalist … [Read more...]
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort: what you need to know for a great ski vacation
February 6, 2012 By 1 Comment
Between the expense, the equipment, and the logistics of getting everyone where they need to be (preferably with both gloves), skiing with kids can be daunting. California's Northstar-at-Tahoe makes it easier by continuing to be one of the … [Read more...]
Northstar-at-Tahoe with kids: a stay at Big Horn Lodge
February 3, 2012 By 1 Comment
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...]
