California family travel guides, from Huntington Beach and Orange County restaurants to Universal Studios Hollywood and La Jolla Cove.
Duck Donuts and The Donuttery are two of our favorite donut stops in Huntington Beach. Here is how they compare on freshness, toppings, price, deals and vegan options, and which one wins for our family.
We had breakfast at The Original Pancake House on Adams Avenue in Huntington Beach. The portions were huge, most of what we ordered was excellent, and the history of the place turned out to be just as interesting as the food.
We have been to Huntington Beach many times over the years. This guide covers the pier and Main Street, where to park and what it costs, the beaches north and south of the pier, sunsets, and where we like to eat.
Fire Pho is a small pho spot on Edinger Avenue near Bella Terra in Huntington Beach. We tried the Fire Bowl and the Kindling Bowl, and both were excellent. Here is what to order, prices and what to know before you go.
We stopped at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Irvine after Activate Games. Here is what we ordered, what it cost, how big the portions are, and how the staff handled our son’s food allergies.
Sri Lankan food is one of the most underrepresented cuisines in the United States, which makes Rice N' Spice in Anaheim a genuinely rare find. It has been the only Sri Lankan restaurant open in all of Orange County since it opened in 2016, and it is one we keep coming...
Why La Jolla Cove Is Worth Stopping For If you are planning a trip to San Diego with kids, La Jolla Cove should be on your list. It is free, it is accessible, and it delivers the kind of close-up wildlife encounter that you honestly do not expect to find just off a...
We have been to Activate Games Tustin four or five times now. Here is what a session costs, why 90 minutes is the best value, how the coin rewards and leaderboards work, and how to plan a visit with kids.
We visited Universal Studios Hollywood on a Wednesday in mid-January as a family with one elementary-age child. This wasn’t our first visit, and that actually helped—we knew what usually goes wrong, which made it easier to appreciate when almost nothing did. If you’re...
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