Leo Carrillo SB I’m not going to lie to you: Living less than 30 minutes from Malibu is definitely a perk of life in L.A. – especially if you even remotely enjoy spending time outside. At just 27 miles long and 8 miles wide, Malibu is packed with something for everyone – including beaches, hiking, surfing, swimming, camping and more. There’s certainly no bad time … [Read more...]
10 Places to Explore Nature in Los Angeles This Winter
Shortly after I started this blog some 2+ years ago, I wrote a post about the best spots in Los Angeles for winter outdoor fun. We’ve explored a lot more places since then, so I figured an updated version was in order. BEACHES & TIDE POOLS Beaches are overlooked (read: empty) during winter. Bring a jacket – and maybe a kite – and take advantage of having the place … [Read more...]
Field Report Friday: Paradise Cove
Paradise Cove holds a special place in my heart; it’s where the hubby and I got married some 10+ years back. Unbelievably, this was the first time we managed to take the kids out to see our special spot. Nestled in the heart of Malibu, Paradise Cove consists of a private beach and the thriving Paradise Beach Café. Our pre-kids MO was to enjoy lunch at the Café, then stroll … [Read more...]
A Kid’s Take on Camping at Leo Carrillo State Park
I finally did it – took The Explorers on their first real camping trip (you may remember our backyard camp out last year, but this was the real deal). I heeded the sage advice I found around the web and kept our first adventure close to home (at nearby Leo Carrillo State Park) and limited it to one night only. I even went a step further and teamed up with a camping-savvy … [Read more...]
Field Trip Friday: Beach Play at Dorothy Green Park
The Plan Head to a new-to-us park by the beach after school (or in this case, after day camp). Add dinner if things go well. To try this adventure somewhere other than Los Angeles … Head to a park near a body of water and bring along a picnic dinner. Field Notes I picked Dorothy Green Park because it’s right across the strand from a popular stretch of beach in Santa … [Read more...]