California has long been my favorite state to visit. Before we had children, my husband and I loved visiting Napa and Sonoma Valleys - visiting the various wineries and eating delicious food every day. After having kids, we continued traveling to California on vacation, but chose different destinations and attractions.
Visiting California with kids? You have so many fabulous options. In San Francisco, you'll find cooler weather, and attractions such as Alcatraz and the Golden State Bridge.
Venture down further to the Los Angeles area, where there are countless things to do, including Disneyland.
Or, you could head to the south of the state, to San Diego. There, you'll find perfect weather year round, wonderful family attractions (like Legoland and SeaWorld), and beautiful beaches.
Check out our California with kids posts below.
Note that we've experienced some of the destinations/attractions below at no cost for purposes for review in the past.
I received a complimentary admission to the Pirate’s Dinner Adventure in Buena Park, CA during the AWEsome Retreat. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. A purchase/click through one of these links may result in a commission paid to us at no additional cost to you. On the first day at the …
LEGO bricks are a toy that seem to transcend age. Kids love them when they are younger, but don’t seem to outgrow them as quickly as other toys. So, it makes perfect sense that a theme park filled with rides, shows, and attractions based on LEGO would definitely appeal to kids of all ages. If …
Living on the east coast, I always have romantic notions of California. I’ve generally pretty envious of their beautiful weather, palm trees, relaxed lifestyle, gorgeous Southern California beaches, and fabulous family-friendly activities. While I usually visit the Orlando theme parks, there are some fantastic Southern California theme parks as well. Even if you live closer …
In a region known for world class theme parks, Knott’s Berry Farm stands out in Southern California as the oldest California theme park. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair (which operates many other parks in the US), Knott’s Berry Farm offers thrill rides, Camp Snoopy, delicious food, festivals, a ghost town, a separate ticketed water …
If you are a regular reader here, you know that I am a frequent traveler to Walt Disney World in Florida. I’ve been so many times that it’s fairly easy for me to plan a Walt Disney World vacation, because I know exactly what to do, and where I’ll want to go when I’m there. …
Being originally from California, I had been to Disneyland several times as a kid–but not to this Disneyland Resort. The parking lots are hidden and they have now dropped a resort hotel smack dab in the middle of the park area. Situated right beside Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney, the Grand Californian is a …