When it comes to getting outside with toddlers, walking - aka hiking - is one of my favorite activities. Toddlers are so interested in exploring new things and taking on new skills that even a walk around your neighborhood can feel like a grand adventure. When you're ready to venture a little further from home, here are some toddler friendly hikes in Los Angeles that we … [Read more...]
Annual Passes Every Los Angeles Family With Kids Should Have
Exploring Los Angeles' great outdoors doesn't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, a day on the trails or at the beach is much less expensive than a day at an amusement park. And yet I'm willing to guess that more SoCal residents have season passes to Disneyland than to the California State Parks. Why not become an annual pass holder to the outdoors instead? These annual … [Read more...]
Rancho Palos Verdes Tide Pools: Abalone Cove
There are tide pools. And then there are tide pools. Trust me when I say that the Rancho Palos Verdes tide pools at Abalone Cove are in a league of their own. Their sheer size alone should earn them some sort of special LA nature award. Of course, the trick is actually getting to the tide pools. Abalone Cove is one of two beaches (Sacred Cove being the other) located within … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Getting Your Tween Outside
Could you use a few tips for getting your tween outside? If so, you've come to the right place. I've got my very own test subject in the form of a 10-year old boy, aka The Big Explorer. You see, my once ever-faithful, nature-exploring sidekick has recently begun to show signs that things ... well, they are a-changing. Let me set the scene for you: A few weeks ago, my 10 year … [Read more...]
Tuna Canyon Park in the Santa Monica Mountains
If you're looking for a less-traveled, hidden gem of a hiking spot in Los Angeles, Tuna Canyon Park in the Santa Monica Mountains is it. The 1,255-acre park parallels more than two miles of the Pacific Ocean above Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, providing dramatic 360-degree views from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Santa Monica Bay. I almost hate sharing our little secret … [Read more...]