If you hike with kids, you know it’s important to have a fun destination in mind when you head out. If the journey getting there is interesting too, even better. Monrovia Falls in Monrovia Canyon Park offers perfect hiking for families. There’s a year-round 30-foot waterfall reward at the end of the hike, and lots of fun stream play and rock hopping opportunities along the … [Read more...]
Free Guided Outdoor Programs for Los Angeles Families
My friends and I are always looking for fun family activities that don’t break the bank. Annual passes are one way to make outdoor activities more affordable. Another option? Take advantage of these free guided outdoor programs for Los Angeles families. Not only are these free events that get your family outside, they are hosted by people with lots of experience and … [Read more...]
Toddler Friendly Hikes in Los Angeles
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...]
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...]