Activity Adventure

Here are some links to super fun activities for families, moms who aren't afraid to venture out on their own, or groups looking for a good time California Style, anytime of year!  Finding an exciting destination is the best motivation to get active!

Anza Borrego State Park

Griffith Park

Santa Monica Pier

A Day at the Beach
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Tutti Shafir

There are a TON of things to do in Southern California. Traditionally theme parks, sandy beaches & ocean views come to mind when planning a day trip, weekend, or vacation. Embarking on a new adventure by looking off the beaten path can be interesting and so fun! The wealth of fun opportunities are out there if you only know where to find them. Information is key when traveling with small (or big) kids to maximize fun.  Check out the "Activity" tab for more information and updates on fun locations!

Share your favorite California Style activity!

The Beach

My childhood is filled with wonderful memories of playing at the beach in Oceanside. We swam, we played in sand. Later in life I learned to fish off of the pier there & have spent countless fun times with friends there. We took our entire family there last week. We were going to camp (because I have always wanted to try camping!) but at the last, we opted to stay at a total dive Motel (Beachwood Motel, Oceanside, 210 Surfrider Way, Oceanside, CA 92054) less than a mile from the beach. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but when we were escorted to a room with a kitchenette & I was given a fresh, delicious Babcock Peach as a gift from the owner; I told my husband, "We have to stay." We had a wonderful time & I dreamed of childhood summers when I slept in that motel room.

Toy Boats

Introducing the science of power to a child is a challenge. "Why do it?" you may ask. It only takes a moment each day to introduce a complex concept to a child. Even if the learning result isn't immediately obvious, the seed has been planted and the idea introduced.

This week we are learning about wind. We sailed small toy boats in a kiddie pool. The cute little wooden boats were left over birthday party favors that I had ordered from http://www.thetoyboat.com/ . I had planned to put a large fan out there to keep the breeze moving the boats, but lucky for us the REAL wind kicked up. We played in the water & talked about the wind. It only lasted but 15 minutes, but the kids were still talking about it when I tucked them in.