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...]
San Diego Zoo
March 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A San Diego institution and for good reason, the San Diego Zoo offers visiting and local families alike an escape from the city into an extensive and beautifully maintained animal kingdom. If San Diego is your family's vacation destination, you won't … [Read more...]
SeaWorld San Diego
March 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
SeaWorld San Diego has long been a San Diego landmark, and for good reason. Every time we visit, we're amazed anew at how much the park offers and how enjoyable a day it provides. I don't know why we're surprised! We've been taking our kids almost … [Read more...]
Old Town San Diego
March 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
San Diego has so much going for it, by all rights, the rest of Southern California should be burning with jealousy. But there's something about this city's relaxed, unassuming air that makes it beloved...and a natural a choice for traveling … [Read more...]
Legoland California
March 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As lifelong Disney fans, we didn't see it coming, but Legoland California has become my family's favorite theme park. Located just north of San Diego in Carlsbad, CA, this answer to any Lego-lover's dream is perfect for the 2-12 age set. And due to … [Read more...]
