Kids will really enjoy a visit to your local art museum to browse the galleries! Here are 5 tips for a fun and successful trip along with a great list of children's books that feature art museums and famous artists!
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Train trips for Orange County families to San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Fullerton and more + ideas on places to go and what to do!
The Salton Sea & Desert Interpretive Association’s Third Annual Birding Festival, Jan. 23-25, offers an array of field trips, seminars, expert speakers, workshops and bird-watching experiences.
From parks with pirate ships, bridges and swings to climbing walls, and even a kid-sized lifeguard tower, your family is sure to find an Orange County playground just your style to call "favorite."
If you're looking for the best homeschool resource for the OC then you've come to the right place! Our guide has everything you need!
Right in the heart of Orange County, there's a train, a zoo, a hot air balloon, and a secret room to think your way out of. How well do you know Irvine?
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Fullerton Arboretum Day Trip Fullerton Arboretum is your passport to the world of plants. Without going far from home, you can inhale the fragrances of
It was not clear Sunday what caused the ship to sink.
Catalina offers priceless, scenic views, but those are practically the only things on this island paradise that don’t cost a wad of cash. Many people have ditched the whole idea of a sojourn …
Last week we made a trip to Hillsborough, NC and had the best time. We ate great food and stopped at some really fun places. See it all here!
Who doesn't love being surrounded by butterflies?! This fairytale butterfly setting in SoCal will delight your senses in every way.
we are so excited to share with you that the Discovery Cube has now opened their amazing expansion. the Science Center is now double the size and better than ever. as you know, we have been visitors and promoters of Discovery Cube for many years. it's a popular place to visit, so this expansion was very...Read More
When it comes to travel, there are two distinct paths you can take: budget travel and luxury travel. Budget travel is all about finding affordable ways to explore a destination while still experiencing its culture and beauty. This often involves staying in hostels or budget hotels, taking advantage of public transportation and taking part in … Budget Travel vs Luxury Travel Read More »
UPDATE: Check out our list of 50 free things you can do in Orange County for the summer of 2016 Yes, it’s true that movie ticket prices went up again, and it costs your life savings to park at the …
Centennial Farm at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa is an educational introduction to growing edibles and learning about farm animals.
Pandor Artisan Boulangerie & Cafe is a bakery and cafe offering French breads, pastries and more. They have several locations in Orange County, and on a recent road trip to Los Angeles, I had to
The Niguel Botanical Preserve is a charming 18-acre garden 4 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, accessible via Crown Valley Parkway. The Preserve is
So many fabulous freebies in SoCal. I can't wait to experience all of them!
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Our visit to Hearst Castle was an epic experience for our whole family, but especially for our fourth grader who had just completed a research project and replica of the castle prior to our visit.
Alan Nakagawa is asking the public for haiku about life in the era of coronavirus. He's making a sound collage for the Orange County Museum of Art.
It's amazing how many hidden gems are right here in SoCal. This is one spot everyone should have the chance to experience at least once.
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