J. Paul Getty Museum : Exploring The Getty with Kids

J. Paul Getty Museum : Exploring The Getty with Kids

On every trip we take it is certain that somewhere on our Bucket List I will have a museum or two listed. I can’t help myself – they’re just such a wealth of knowledge. It will not surprise you then to hear that I had quite the list for our California trip.  Can you guess what …

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Hearst Castle : Exploring a Historic Monument with Kids

Hearst Castle : Exploring a Historic Monument with Kids

Pick up almost any Californian Tour book or brochure and you will find a few pages dedicated to the very small town of San Simeon. Positioned almost halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles you could blink and miss it while driving along Highway 1 with its entire area only 2.1 square kilometres in size. So …

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USS Midway Aircraft Carrier : A Top Gun Experience in San Diego

USS Midway Aircraft Carrier : A Top Gun Experience in San Diego

I feel the need, the need for speed! As a child of the 80s I was indoctrinated into the Top Gun fangirl brigade in my early Primary School days. Maverick, Goose and Charlie were names we went on to name the pet sheep, goose (original) and chicken. Iceman was applied to the blonde boy at the …

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San Diego Zoo With Kids : A Wild Panda Adventure

San Diego Zoo With Kids : A Wild Panda Adventure

If you’re heading off to California with kids anytime soon I highly recommend that you add at least 3 days in San Diego to your itinerary. For families, San Diego boasts quite an array of attractions and activities perfect for the whole family. At the top of our list is the famous San Diego Zoo. San Diego …

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Universal Studios VIP Experience : A Must Do Family Adventure

Universal Studios VIP Experience : A Must Do Family Adventure

If you are Travelling to Los Angeles it’s highly likely that you will try to fit a trip to Universal Studios on your itinerary. It’s touted as the place to go if you want to learn about the production of movies and TV shows. Prior to leaving Australia, T let me know that a visit to …

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Alcatraz with Kids : Top 5 Tips for Family Fun Adventure

Alcatraz with Kids : Top 5 Tips for Family Fun Adventure

As a huge Clint Eastwood fan, Alcatraz has been on T’s top 10 Bucket List destinations for a very long time. There was no doubt that when planning our family adventure to California that it would be on our itinerary. By the time we arrived in San Francisco tickets to Alcatraz were only available for dates …

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Barris Kustom Industries: Batman & The Munsters – An Old School Trip

Barris Kustom Industries: Batman & The Munsters - An Old School Trip

George Barris opened his first custom shop in the suburb of Bell back in 1944 and later on Compton Avenue in Los Angeles with his brother who was discharged from service after WWII. Their business grew into Barris Kustom Industries which is now a mecca for any individual enthusiastic about custom cars. The Barris brothers developed a number of …

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Seaworld San Diego – A Life Lesson for Kids

Sea World San Diego - A Life Lesson for Kids

Parents make mistakes too, don’t try to hide from them or cover them up. Admit them and teach your kids from the mistakes you make – K. Heath A trip to San Diego’s Sea World has been on my Bucket List since I was a little girl. I’ve dreamed of watching the Killer Whales. Growing …

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A Chance Encounter with Northern Elephant Seals at Piedras Blancas Beach, California

Travelling can often bless you with unexpected pleasures. On our recent road trip down the coast of California from San Francisco to Los Angeles we encountered a number of surprises from glorious views, delightful eateries and then, most wonderful of all, the opportunity to encounter Northern Elephant Seals birthing. We first spotted the Northern Elephant …

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Turn & Burn At El Rey’s Garage : Meeting Brother JD in Venice

Turn & Burn At El Rey's Garage : Meeting Brother JD in Venice

The purr of a newly built motor can cause goose bumps to form on the car enthusiasts arms. Cars know the way to a man’s heart. T is not immune. During his free time he can be found building his dream car in our garage, often with the kids. On our recent trip to America he compiled …

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Old Santa Barbara Mission : Discovering California’s Spanish Roots

Old Santa Barbara Mission : Discovering California's Spanish Roots

California has boasted a culturally and linguistically diverse population for as long as it has been inhabited. Pre-Columbus, 70 distinct groups of Native Americans called this state home. By 1770, Spanish missionaries began establishing 21 Californian missions to convert the indigenous population to Christianity. On our family trip to California, we decided we had to …

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame : A Kid Adventure Down the Boulevard

The Hollywood Walk of Fame : A Kid Adventure Down the Boulevard

There is no avoiding the Hollywood Walk of Fame when you’re in Los Angeles. Since 1958 when it was established, it has been a landmark that almost everyone is familiar. What you may not know is that it spans 5.6 km in total across two sections. Just like you’ll see in Pretty Woman, some of the areas are not …

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West Coast Customs: A Trip to Burbank California

West Coast Customs: A Trip to Burbank California

The best way to guarantee a successful holiday is to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to plan adventures that they will love. Before flying to California, T and I sat down and wrote three Bucket Lists: all the things I would love to see; all the things T would love to see and all …

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