Koalafornia At The San Diego Zoo!
Koalafornia ~ The Australian Outback Exhibit at the San Diego Zoo!
Koalafornia, the Australian Outback Exhibit at the San Diego Zoo is now open! We were invited to a sneak preview of the exhibit prior to it opening to the public, and loved it! THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK EXHIBIT Being born and raised in San Diego, I’ve spent a lot of time at the Zoo. As far… [Continue Reading]
Aquatica Makes A Splash In San Diego!
Aquatica San Diego, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™, Splashes Into SoCal!
Aquatica San Diego, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™, is now OPEN! We visited Aquatica for a media preview day prior to opening, and had an amazing time! It’s an incredible addition to Southern California! Aquatica San Diego Has The SeaWorld Vibe! From the moment you walk up to the front gate of Aquatica San Diego you feel the… [Continue Reading]
Join In A Beach Cleanup Day & Receive A FREE Ticket SEA LIFE!
World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup With A Reward From SEA LIFE Aquarium!
Help Keep Our Beaches Clean! Join in a Beach Cleanup with SEA LIFE Aquarium on World Oceans Day, Saturday, June 8th, 2013, and be rewarded for your efforts! SEA LIFE has adopted a beach in Carlsbad, CA, and is looking for volunteers to help clean it up from 8:30am-11:30am. Give & You Will Receive! Every… [Continue Reading]
The San Diego County Fair Runs From June 8th – July 4th!
The San Diego County Fair ~ A SoCal Family Tradition!
We love going to the San Diego County Fair each year! It was a family tradition for me growing up, and as an adult I’ve enjoyed going with my own little family. If you plan on going, you might find some of the info below helpful in your journey; especially with kids! Getting There: This… [Continue Reading]
Step Back In Time at Old Poway Park
Take A Step Back In Time At Historic Old Poway Park!
When you visit Old Poway Park, it’s like taking a step back in time. Back to a time when horse drawn carriages and steam trains were the main modes of transportation, and artisans handcrafted everything from clothes, to toys, to furniture. We took a trip there this past weekend for the Train Song Festival, and… [Continue Reading]
Cool Down This Summer At Knott’s Soak City OC!
Slide, Float, and Play at Knott’s Soak City OC Water Park!
Knott’s Soak City OC is a Water Park located in the Buena Park area of Orange County, California. Knott’s invited us to visit Soak City OC as part of a media day to experience it first hand. We recently took our first trip there and had a splash-tastic time! We’re excited to share our experience… [Continue Reading]
It’s fun to visit the Torrey Pines Gliderport!
Gain A New Perspective At The Torrey Pines Gliderport!
We recently took a trip to the Torrey Pines Gliderport, located across from UCSD, just next to the Pacific Ocean, in La Jolla, California. It had been a long time since our daughter and I had been there, and realized that my husband and our sons had never visited it prior. It’s a super fun… [Continue Reading]
Active Play at Jungle Gym & Cafe!
Active Play At Jungle Gym & Cafe!
Jungle Gym & Cafe is a spacious indoor play center located in the Santee area of San Diego, catering to kids from babies up to about age 12. I first heard about it toward the end of last summer, just about the time of the arrival of our third baby. It sounded fun, and as… [Continue Reading]
The LEGOLAND Hotel Is Now Open!
The LEGOLAND Hotel ~ A Dream Getaway For LEGO Lovers
The LEGOLAND Hotel, located RIGHT next to LEGOLAND California, in the Carlsbad area of San Diego, is the first of its kind to open in the Nation! We were invited to check out this fabulous hotel prior to opening to the general public, and have lots of info to share with you! Being the LEGO-loving… [Continue Reading]
Have a BALL this summer with the Kids Bowl Free program!
Have A Ball This Summer With KIDS BOWL FREE!
Our kids LOVE bowling, and we plan to have a ball this summer with the Kids Bowl Free program! We went to our local bowling center a couple of weeks ago and saw a postcard reminding us about the program. We signed up for it last year, and thought it was great! We’re excited that… [Continue Reading]
Ideas of how to make your trip to the Disneyland Resort even more special!
Ideas To Make Your Trip To The Disneyland Resort Even More Special!
We’re huge Disney fans, and are often asked for ideas of how to make a visit to the Parks even more special. There are quite a few ways to make your Disney experience more unique and memorable. Here are some ideas we came up with to share: Free Pins Pick up your free pins such… [Continue Reading]
Reciprocal Memberships Make It Possible To Visit Multiple Establishments
The Benefits of Reciprocal Museum, Garden, and Zoo Memberships
I am a self confessed Museum, Zoo, and Botanical Garden Nerd. If I’m driving down the road and see a sign for any of such mentioned, I’ll likely turn around to check it out, or atleast make a mental note to Google it for a future visit. Growing up in San Diego, I visited many… [Continue Reading]
Take Me Out To The Padres!
Take Me Out To The Padres!
If you’ve never taken your child to PETCO Park for a baseball game, they’re in for a treat! Our kids LOVE it! You may not see a lot of the game if your kids are super young, but the experience of being at the ballpark (the sights, the smells, the crack of the bat) make… [Continue Reading]
Hands-On Learning and Fun at Build It Workshops!
Hands-On Fun and Learning For Kids at Build It Workshops!
Living in Southern California, we’re very lucky to have an abundance of fun and educational places to take kids. From children’s museums, to parks, to indoor play spaces, there are plenty of options. When I heard about a new place called Build It Workshops, located in Carlsbad, it sounded interesting, so I had to investigate!… [Continue Reading]
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