National Parks
I Spy Hetch Hetchy #WW
Don’t forget to head northwest when visiting Yosemite National Park or you’ll miss a special sight…
California
Time Sensitive
Hey, SF Bay! Join Nutella for Breakfast from 12/11 to 12/15! #NutellaSanFran #sfbay
I heard about Nutella 12 or 13 years ago, back on my initial visit to the Netherlands. That was the first time I saw people putting this creamy hazelnut spread…
SF Bay Area
Malibu Grand Prix, Redwood City [Closed]
320 Blomquist St. (Castle)/ 340 Blomquist St. (Grand Prix), Redwood City, CA 94063 [CLOSED] Good for: Families, Kids Events/Parties Price: $7-$10 and up Features: Miniature golf, bumper boats, kart racing, batting…
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Boomtown: Barbary Coast at the Conservatory of Flowers, 11/16/12 – 4/14/13 #SFBay
It’s time for the 5th Annual Garden Railway exhibit at the Conservatory of Flowers. The theme this year is Boomtown: Barbary Coast and will be open from 11/16/12 to 4/14/13. Enjoy a…
Time Sensitive
How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular: HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA – 12/26-12/30
I’m not typically a fan of vikings or dragons but I did enjoy the movie How to Train Your Dragon, which was based off the book of the same name.…
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Disney’s The Lion King in San Francisco, 11/1/12-1/13/13 #sfbay
I have waited to see Disney’s Broadway musical, The Lion King, for years. I’ve heard so many wonderful things about the costumes, music, and performance in its entirety. Well, Bay…
SF Bay Area
Arata’s Pumpkin Farm, Half Moon Bay
185 Verde Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Good for: Everyone Price: Entrance is free, $3 for most attractions ($10 for hay maze) Features: Pumpkins, hay maze, corn field, hay…
Domestic
Monterey Bay
Full reviews are coming soon. Let me know if you have any suggestions that I should check out for a family vacation! Things to do: Carmel Carmel-by-the-sea Monterey Monterey Bay…
SF Bay Area
Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay Restaurant & Hotel Review, Pet-Friendly, Stay Provided… Price: $$$ – $$$$ For: Couples, singles Cleanliness: 4.5/5 Comfort: 5/5 Recommended: Yes Features: Gorgeous view, right…
Disney Parks
Disney California Adventure Park (2012 Update)
This past summer, on June 15th to be exact, Disney California Adventure Park reopened as a full-fledged family hotspot, as opposed to the half-day time-filler it once was. This included…
Domestic
Medieval Times: Dinner & Tournament, Buena Park
7662 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, California 90620 (multiple locations) Good for: Special events, occasions, or surprises Price: $58/adult, $36/child, free parking Features: Live show based on the middle ages, horse dressage,…
Domestic
Ayres Hotel, Anaheim
Hotel in Anaheim CA near Disneyland… Price: $ – $$$ For: Families, couples, singles, seniors Cleanliness: 4.5/5 Comfort: 5/5 Recommended: Yes Features: Clean, near Disneyland, ART stops out front, reasonable,…