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Where to Stay For a Family Trip in Orange County

Embrace Family Fun

A Family Day in the OC: Where to Eat, Play and Stay

Restaurant sits outside 9,300 square-foot pool deck

Enchantment Resort: Sedona Hotel Adds New Pool and Restaurant

Photo of Lego cake at Legoland California Resort.

Legoland Celebrates Its 25th Birthday with New Parade and Dino Adventures

Delicious food, wine and adventure abound

In Santa Ynez Valley, Buellton Beckons

Celebrate Mom

Mother’s Day Treats, Getaways, Spa days and More Ideas for Mom

Flower power!

5 SoCal Destinations to Experience Spring Blooms

New land open at LEGOLAND

Dino Valley Fans Will Roar for LEGOLAND’s Newest Attractions

The best marinas for fun on land and sea

5 Family-Friendly SoCal Harbor Havens

For an easy family escape, try a weekend away this Dana Point property

Staycationing at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa

Old Hollywood charm, the scent of citrus and the beauty of relaxation

La Quinta Resort & Club: Majestic Mountains and Old Hollywood Charm

Great wine, food and scenery

Napa Valley: Best Savored Slowly and with Family

This airy, light-filled boutique hotel is a perfect escape

Bed-and-Breakfast Vibes at Hideaway Santa Barbara

Festive Tea

Mother Daughter Tea at The Westgate Hotel San Diego

The Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is the perfect mix of city cool and seaside chill

A Date with Downtown San Diego

From scenic views to festive events, the hospitality world has you covered

Hotels for the Holidays

A weekend in San Diego

Town and Country Resort in San Diego: First Vacation as a Family of Four

Pool, Beach & Family Fun

Hotel Spotlight: Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach

Sun, Sand & Spa: A Girls’ Getaway to Huntington Beach

A crown-bearing sandcastle on Coronado Beach at Hotel del Coronado.

The Shore House at the Del: A Family Vacation Fit for Royalty

Our Travel and Summer Camp Issue

The Art of Travel

Capturing the vibe of 2 SoCal escapes

Hotel Spotlights

For Your Next Staycation

Checking In: The Pierside Now Open In Santa Monica

A cream-colored hotel stands behind its outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs. Palm trees flank the hotel.

A mom indulges in a writing retreat at Pasadena Hotel & Pool

Mini Staycation: Stealing Away to Old Town Pasadena

An Easy Vacation from L.A.

Escape to the Seaside at Terranea Resort

A woman skis in Mammoth Lakes.

Skiing, eating and exploring in Mammoth

Mammoth Lakes: A Glorious Alpine Escape

Central Coast road trip

A Mommy-and-Me Getaway

West Coast Getaways

Find Your Perfect California Getaway this Summer

New features for the whole family to explore

New Discoveries at San Diego Zoo

Quick jaunts to beach cities, mountain towns and vineyards

Day Trips: Easy Family-Friendly Getaways from L.A.

Channin Fulton Mural in the garden at Estancia La Jolla

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Hotel Spotlight: Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Sponsored Content

Oxnard: A Fun Family Getaway

Adults attend a summer camp.

For some you time, try an adult camp

Playtime for Parents

San Diego’s Mission Bay

Down by the Bay

Chat Room

The Traveling Newlyweds Are Now Traveling Parents

From adult camps to road trips and more

Our Family Travel Issue is Here

Flowers, bikes, food and more

Pedal 2 Petal in Carlsbad

Eat, Drink & Play

Family Adventure in Ojai

Building sign says Merced in downtown Merced

5 reasons to embrace this ‘gateway’ town

Reimagine Merced

Travel for food

San Diego Restaurant Week Returns April 3

More Spring Blooms

Where the Wildflowers Are Part Two: Best Places to See California Wildflowers this Spring

In full bloom

Where the Wildflowers Are Part One: Best Places to See Wildflowers this Spring

Dana Point Harbor & Ventura Harbor

Celebrate Whale Watching Season in SoCal

Desert lights

The Living Desert Lights Up with a Spring Lantern Festival

Welcome to Sesame Place

Sesame Street Theme Park Arrives in San Diego This March

Local Travel

SoCal Day Trip: Ojai

Carlsbad, Half Moon Bay & More

Last Minute Holiday Getaway Ideas in California

Holiday travel guide

Festive NorCal Towns to Visit this Winter: Napa, Healdsburg, Lake Tahoe and Redding

Bring on the season with quick fall trips, lush treats, and decorating tips

Make it Cozy, SoCal

Fall fun for the whole family

Fall Fun Ideas: Crafts, Hayrides & More

From land to sea

Halloween-Themed Travel

Get your fall on in Big Bear

Fall Vibes in Big Bear: Changing Leaves and Family Fun

Music with a View

New Bayside Concert Venue The Rady Shell Opens in San Diego

Summer Memories

SoCal Day Trip: Catalina Island

SoCal Getaway

Torrey Pines: Nature Walks, Ocean Views, Spectacular Meals

Night Lights & Thrill Rides

Summer Nights at Alpine Slide Big Bear

Live Music & Activities

Live Music Returns to San Diego’s Campland on the Bay

Water Park, Movies and More

Top 4 Things to do at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina

Summer Adventure

Mammoth Summer Activities Official Opening May 28

All Aboard!

New Amtrak Thruway Bus Route Between L.A. and Las Vegas

Family Friendly Thrill Ride

New Mineshaft Mountain Coaster at Alpine Slide Big Bear

Thistle be a Good Time

Artichoke Festival Returns to Monterey County Fairgrounds

These 4 trips can be safe, fun and convenient

Easy Getaways

Sometimes, you have to take a sabbatical from everything

Mom Escapes

What To Do

Pismo Beach Celebrates 75 Years

Out By the Sea

It’s Mermaid Month at Ventura Harbor

Travel News

Reservations are No Longer Required to Enter Yosemite National Park

Sea Lions, Pelicans & Gulls

Sightseeing Close to Home

Enjoy a Safe Getaway to The Resort at Pelican Hill

Santa Cruz Island: Social Distancing in Nature

Try a Self-driving Tour for Safer Travel

L.A. Getaways From the Water to the Mountains to the Desert

Amtrak Offers Options to Lure Holiday Travelers

Great Distance-Learning (and Work) Packages at SoCal Resorts

A Family Takes Its First RV Road Trip

terranea resort

Resort Living Just Down the Highway

Go With the Flow on a Family River Rafting Adventure

A Weekend Date in Carmel

What’s New on Catalina Island

road trip with kids

Taking the Road Less Traveled

9 Family-Friendly Wineries

Legoland Turns 20; Still an Escape for Families

desert family fun

Leo del desierto: Toddlers in the Desert

valentine's day los angeles

Great Escapes for Grown-Ups

Vintage Family Fun and Wine Tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley

Palm Springs

A Dozen Fun Things to do in Palm Springs

Escape L.A. in San Francisco and Half Moon Bay

guide to san diego

A Quick Guide to San Diego for All Ages

snow near los angeles

The Great Ice-scape, or How I Learned to Let My Kids Love the Snow

snow activities in southern california

Take a Snow Day!

monarch beach resort

Making Memories at Monarch Beach Resort

death valley travel

Family Travel: Living it Up in Death Valley

ski towns in the west

Best Ski Towns in the West

family travel

Staycation Inspiration: Laguna’s Coastal Canyon Escape

family travel

Family Travel: Ojai Rising

Quick Getaways: Adventure is just 2 Hours Away

fall camping los angeles

Fall Camping at El Capitan

kid-friendly beaches

Best Kid Friendly Beaches Along the Highway 1 Discovery Route

Progressive Santa Barbara Family Travel With Kids In Tow

Budget Beach Getaways Near L.A.