Category Archives: Family Vacations

Along with colorful blooms and warm winds, Springtime in San Diego brings a signature event that’s as vibrant and lively as the budding flowers of the region. Each year, Mission Federal ArtWalk takes over San Diego’s Little Italy District for two days, to celebrate the talents of visual and performing artists from California and beyond. Now in its 28th Year, ArtWalk is the largest art event that takes place in San Diego. With over 350 renowned artists displaying their work for purchase, you just may find the next piece of art to covet in your collection. Read More…

If you’re a parent, you may have an unhealthy love for jumpies. That’s right, those gigantic inflated structures provide hours of fun, allowing kids to expend their infinite amount of energy. Well parents and kids of all ages in San Diego can rejoice, because there will be jumpies galore in the Kid Zone of the 2012 San Diego Crew Classic, taking place in beautiful Mission Bay on March 31 and April 1. Read More…

SeaWorld San Diego offers a range of rides, from the thrilling and exhilarating roller coasters, to rides that are perfect for chillaxing, and a few that are for designed especially for the ‘lil ones. Experience ten SeaWorld rides for yourself, including the new coaster Manta, opening in May of 2012.

Leave a comment after the break to win four (4) one day admission passes to SeaWorld San Diego, good through 6/30/2012. Read More…

USA Today recently revealed its Top Destinations for Spring Break and San Diego (of course!) was among them. After the break are 5 reasons why we think San Diego is a top pick for Spring Break… Read More…

One of the best features of San Diego as a vacation destination is the countless number world-renowned attractions that offer adventure, thrills, education and engagement for your family. For those of us lucky enough to live here, especially with children, every weekend or holiday poses a dilemma of choosing which attraction to explore. From the Zoo that made San Diego world-famous, to close encounters with Shamu, there’s some serious voting and lobbying that goes on in our house when deciding what to do on a gorgeous San Diego weekend.

One attraction that often wins out on these debates is the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (formerly known as the San Diego Wild Animal Park) and as a member of the San Diego Zoological Society, our annual pass gets us in. February and March are great months to explore the park, when the temperatures are still mild and the animals are quite active. Read More…

As we celebrate the start of 2012, I’ve put together my list of 12 reasons you should visit San Diego in 2012 in no particular order after the break… Read More…

Now, though, I have my sights set on New Year’s. Where can you ring in 2012 on the enchanted island? Well, there are a few fabulous fetes in store at the resorts, plus some wintery fun just steps away from Coronado Beach Read More…

The holiday season is upon us, and a great place to soak up the season is Balboa Park. With more than a dozen amazing museums, Balboa Park is a joyous place any time of year. But if you’re looking for a festive exhibition with a side of Santa, you won’t want to miss these museums this December
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Curb your craving for snow in San Diego! SeaWorld and Legoland feature daily made fresh snow for wintery fun in the sun. Leave a comment after the break by noon on Friday (12/9/11) for a chance to win 2 SEALIFE hopper passes good for entry into LEGOLAND and SEA LIFE! Read More…

From traditional holiday parades and festivals to the migration of California gray whales along the Pacific coast, a visit to San Diego during the winter offers a wealth of free, fun and festive experiences. Read More…