If you live in Los Angeles, you probably know that Catalina Island is just a short, hour-long boat ride away. But unlike many other places within an hour’s reach of LA, you really do feel like you’ve gotten away from it all in Catalina. At least I certainly did when I was there. During my first visit to Catalina since I was a kid, I had a chance to explore a bit of the … [Read more...]
What to Do With Tweens at Legoland California
My kids love Legos. Like seriously love Legos. Even as they navigate the tween years, they still choose Legos above almost any other kind of toy. So it might come as no surprise that for them, a trip to Legoland California in Carlsbad is way better than going to Disneyland. If you’re wondering what to do with tweens at Legoland California, here’s a look at what we … [Read more...]
6 Different Park Experiences for LA Families
When you think of taking your kids to the park, what image comes to mind? When my boys were young, a “park” visit pretty much meant heading to our local playground for time on the play structure, in the sandbox or on the swings. As the kids have grown, so has our definition of park time, which now includes visits to all sorts of outdoor places in Los Angeles. Turns out that … [Read more...]
Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur
I’m always on the lookout for interesting places in LA to take my aspiring animal rescuer to learn more about wildlife. Which is what brought us recently to the Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro. The Care Center isn’t an aquarium or zoo. It’s a treatment facility for sick and injured marine mammals that strand themselves along the LA County … [Read more...]
Things to Do in Los Angeles this Spring with Kids
I think spring in Los Angeles is a little underappreciated. After all, it’s wedged in between the excitement of winter holidays and the lure of warm, carefree summer days. It almost gets lost in the seasonal shuffle. And in spite of the warming temps, it’s still easy to settle in to routines that don’t involve much time outside. Instead of bemoaning windy days or planning … [Read more...]