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: 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...]
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...]
Gimme a P! Gimme an I! Gimme a T! Gimme a…you get the idea.
April 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Have you visited Wendy Perrin's travel blog, the Perrin Post recently? The Conde Nast Traveler guru (my words, not hers) has issued a call for family travel tips (A-Z) from experienced family travelers everywhere. Not only does entering allow you to … [Read more...]
Stanton Park, Douglas County Oregon
April 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This review of Stanton Park has been submitted by Pit Stops for Kids reader, Anne. A regional park that is good for an hour's respite from the car, the Stanton Park in Douglas County, Oregon has a day use area with a nice playground and big grassy … [Read more...]
Great Wolf Lodge water safety: why you don’t need to worry
April 10, 2011 By 1 Comment
As a family travel expert, I've experienced many family resorts with my kids, and can sum up Great Wolf Lodge's water park safety measures in one word: impressive. During our recent stay at the Grand Mound location, we enjoyed the water park under … [Read more...]
Douglas County Museum, Roseburg OR
April 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This review of Douglas County Museum has been submitted by Pit Stops for Kids reader, Anne. The Douglas County Museum in Roseburg, OR (123 Museum Drive) is a full-scale, quality museum in a small town. Its exhibits detail the Umpqua Valley history … [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...]
