I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: One of the keys to having enjoyable hiking experiences with kids is to keep it fun. And that’s just what we found plenty of at Red Rock Canyon Park in the Santa Monica Mountains. The drive in to the park alone lets you know you’re in for something different. It’s an unpaved, narrow, windy, bumpy road that had me doubting my sanity … [Read more...]
Where to Go in Los Angeles for Outdoor Dates
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. If you’re wondering where to go in Los Angeles for outdoor dates, these ideas are just in time. Of course, these ideas aren’t limited to Valentine’s Day – they can work almost any day of the year! What makes for a great outdoor date in LA? Some place a little off the beaten path, a little unique, with a lot of natural appeal. And … [Read more...]
U-Pick Oranges in Los Angeles
Picking oranges seems like a quintessentially Southern California activity. Growing up, I remember picking (and eating!) oranges right off the trees in our backyard. But my kids aren’t so lucky. We don’t have any orange trees in our backyard and we don’t have any nearby friends with orange trees in their backyards, either. So what’s a mom to do? Search for U-pick oranges … [Read more...]
Monrovia Falls Hiking for Families
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...]
California Science Center
We all know that raising a family in Los Angeles isn’t cheap, right? And while I wouldn’t call myself a bargain hunter by any means, I know a good deal when I see one. Take the California Science Center, for instance. Admission is free (yep, free!) and it’s open nearly every day of the year. It’s a hands-on kinda place with interactive exhibits that range from designing cars … [Read more...]