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...]
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...]
Solstice Canyon Hike with Kids
This Solstice Canyon Hike is one of the more popular to do with kids in Los Angeles. I think it has something to do with the fact that there’s a lot to discover along the way, not to mention at your ultimate destination – a waterfall and the ruins of an old house. There are actually quite a few trail options at Solstice Canyon, whether you’re looking for something easy, … [Read more...]
Point Dume Malibu Hike with Kids
Okay, so it may be a bit of a stretch to call this Point Dume Malibu hike with kids a hike. It’s really more of a stroll with one incredible view along the way. We actually had no idea about the trail when we showed up at Point Dume; we were just there to play on the beach. But you can’t miss the well-marked trailhead that starts at the far end of the parking lot and heads … [Read more...]