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LA like a local: 5 spots to skip (and what to see instead)

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LA is a world-class tourism destination to be sure: an amazing foodie scene, perfect weather, reasonably nice beaches, the seemingly-pervasive culture of “the industry” and more than enough aspiration to go around. But there are plenty of stops on the typical circuit that belong in a particular category: L.A. tourist traps that people still keep […]

San Francisco with kids: free and cheap

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Check out all the best free things to do in San Francisco – and a few cheap ones too. We’ve got kid-friendly activities, where to eat in San Francisco on a budget, how to get around and where to stay in San Francisco.

Thirteen Things That Surprised Me at Disneyland and California Adventure

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Thanks to this year’s Disneyland SoCal resident ticket offer, we were able to take the kids to the magical theme parks in Anaheim at a huge discount from the regular price. We hadn’t gone since I was pregnant almost three years ago, so it was Shoshana’s first visit! We had a great time overall and […]

A Weekend in Palm Desert with Kids

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Are you itching for a little break from the speed and sprawl of life in LA? The great news is that you can escape it all with just a few hours (ok, it depends on traffic) on the 10E heading toward the desert cities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indio and more! This […]

Joshua Tree with kids and toddlers: Best hikes in Joshua Tree National Park for your family

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Why you should visit Joshua Tree with kids This expansive National Park sits at the intersection of the Mojave and Colorado deserts – a two-in-one for your budding naturalists. If you have city kids like I do, there’s something special about getting them away to the outdoors – and Joshua Tree in particular borders on […]