La Jolla Beaches: Your Go-To Guide for Sun, Surf, Seals & Tide Pools
La Jolla is one of San Diego’s crown jewels — and its beaches are a big reason why. Like Coronado, La Jolla is home to some of the most upscale shops and restaurants in San Diego, and the beaches seem more pristine as well. Whether you’re into surfing, tide-pool exploring, seal watching, or just soaking up the California sun, there’s a beach here with your name on it. If you’re visiting in the summer, La Jolla can be a bit tricky to navigate. It’s a super popular tourist destination, and there isn’t a ton of parking around. If you visit San Diego in the winter, parking will be easier, and…
Why San Diego Is a Perfect Winter Travel Destination
I had an appointment with my esthetician today and she told me that I better be writing a blog post about how San Diego in the winter is such a great vacation destination. Even though she is from San Diego, just as I am, she said that she falls in love with our city all over again every winter. And honestly, I can see why. I may be biased, but San Diego really is a great year-round destination. If you’re craving a winter getaway that doesn’t involve snow boots, icy roads, or packing five layers per person, San Diego might just be your dream destination. Winter in San Diego feels…
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The Top Travel Destinations for Families in 2026
Top Travel Destinations for Any Kind of Family Planning a family vacation is exciting—but it can also feel a little overwhelming. Do you pick one of the best family beach cities where the kids can splash all day? A city packed with history and culture? Or maybe an adventure in nature at one of the best national parks for kids? The truth is, there’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to family travel—but there are definitely destinations that shine when it comes to balancing fun for kids with relaxation (and maybe a cocktail or two) for parents. Here are some of the top travel destinations for families that…
Discover San Diego’s Sweetest Dessert Destinations
San Diego’s Sweetest Spots: A Delicious Guide to the Best Dessert Places Craving something sweet? Or looking for a fun place to go to celebrate your child’s birthday? No matter what the occasion, there are plenty of dessert places in San Diego that satisfy every kind of sweet tooth. Here’s a sweet peek at one of San Diego’s most over-the-top dessert creations—think cotton candy-topped milkshakes and other Instagram-wowing treats! 1. Lab Dessert & Coffee (Kearny Mesa) Here, your dessert becomes a custom cotton-candy burrito—choose from pink vanilla, blueberry, or grape cotton candy, pick an ice-cream flavor, stuff it with Oreos, Reese’s Puffs, fruit… and get ready for a sugar rush.…
Coronado Beach, CA: Planning Your Visit
Coronado is one of the most charming beach communities in San Diego. It’s best known for the famous Hotel del Coronado and its beautiful beaches. If you’re planning a visit to San Diego, Coronado should be high up on your priority list of places to visit. Personally, I think Coronado has the best beaches in San Diego. But the La Jolla beaches come in second (and sometimes have less windchill than Coronado). So, if you have enough time in town, I’d recommend checking those our too. Here’s everything you need to know about the different Coronado beaches. How To Get To Coronado Beach Despite Coronado often being referred to as…
Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants in San Diego
These are the best kid-friendly restaurants in San Diego Back when I was a kid, Denny’s and Chuck E. Cheese’s were pretty much it when it came to family restaurants in San Diego. Now there are way more options for parents to bring kids to restaurants where the kids can run around a bit without causing a disturbance to others. But I’m still amazed at the fact that new kid-friendly eateries aren’t popping up all over the place. It seems like a perfect business plan — offer food and drinks with a big open grass area for kids to run around, play some yard games, and be out of your…
Tips For Beach Camping On a Budget
Beach camping is probably one of the least expensive ways to have an overnight stay right on the coast, however, when compared to other campgrounds and types of camping, it comes in with a bit heftier of a price tag. Then when you add in the cost of extra vehicles on your site, it adds up even more. That’s why I’ve compiled these money-saving tips for beach camping. There are some ways that you can cut the price down a bit and even avoid paying some of the extra fees. While spending the past week beach camping at San Elijo State Beach Campground, I compiled a list of some of…
Top San Diego Hotels with Best Pools for Families
A Peak at San Diego Hotels Best Pools San Diego is a great family vacation destination and is one of the best cities to visit in Cali. I’m lucky enough to live here year-round, but from time to time I try to take advantage of everything the city has to offer by embracing a little staycation. If you choose to visit this family bucket list travel location, you’ll have some great hotels to choose from. San Diego is one of the best destinations in the U.S. for a family beach vacation. So be sure to check out San Diego’s best beachfront resorts as well. San Diego has so much to…
Itinerary for San Diego Getaway: 5 Days
The Perfect 5-Day San Diego Itinerary: Beaches, Tacos, and Family Fun It’s funny how the place I live in is one of the hardest for me to give travel recommendations for. That’s because it’s San Diego–one of the best cities to visit in California. And there is so much to see and do here. In a nutshell, the staples you won’t want to miss when coming to San Diego are the beaches and the Mexican food. Everything else is really just icing on the cake. But that being said, there is a lot of icing to be had because there is so much more you can do in San Diego.…
Beachfront San Diego Resorts You’ll Love
The Best Beachfront and Bayfront Resorts in San Diego for a Relaxing Getaway San Diego is a dream destination for anyone looking to soak up the sun, enjoy ocean breezes, and relax by the water. It’s a destination that should be on every family’s travel bucket list. I’m lucky enough to call this place home, but even still, I love doing a staycation at one of the many beautiful San Diego resorts. And when I have friends and family come into town, I love it when they choose to stay in one of the beautiful beachfront San Diego resorts so I can visit! With its miles of pristine coastline and…
