Archive for the ‘California’ Category
Mar 25, 2011
By Lisa T. Bergren
In search of epic tide pools in Southern California, we went to this famed surfer’s beach in Palos Verdes. Did we find epic pools? Notsomuch. Did we find an incredible view/beach and nice hike? For sure, dude. Continue reading
Mar 4, 2011
Beach Bliss: Aliso Creek
South Laguna, CaliforniaBy Lisa T. Bergren
On a perfect February day in Southern California, Jack and I set off for Aliso Beach, long my favorite among So Cal scenic stretches of sand and surf. This was where my husband proposed to me (but alas, he was back in Colorado this day), and where I first took my girls to explore sand and waves and shells.
In Articles, California, Photo Essay, Trip Reports, USA
Tags: Aliso Beach, Aliso Creek, beach, California, children, kids, Laguna, photo
Mar 1, 2011
A Perfect Day in Dana Point
Tide pools, jellyfish and tall ships...oh my!By Lisa T. Bergren
Looking for a perfect family day beside the Pacific? Head to the harbor at Dana Point! Continue reading
Tags: beach, children, Dana Point, Jon's, kids, Ocean Institute, Pilgrim, sailboats, tall ships, tide pools, whale watching
Feb 20, 2011
USS Midway
San Diego, CABy Lisa T. Bergren
Welcome to the #1 floating museum (naval aviation) in the world and San Diego’s #2 tourist attraction. The USS Midway, an aircraft carrier that was launched/commissioned in 1945 and decommissioned in 1992, operated from the end of WWII to the liberation of Kuwait in 1991. No other aircraft carrier served longer in the 20th century. Continue reading
In California, Trip Reports, USA
Tags: aircraft carrier, California, museum, naval history, navy, San Diego, San Diego harbor, touring
Feb 15, 2011
Mission San Juan Capistrano
15 Things You Might Not KnowBy Lisa T. Bergren
I think I was in grade school when I last toured the old mission at San Juan Capistrano, and my memory proved faulty. I remembered crumbling walls and arches, but little else. But there is a lot more. A lot more. Continue reading
Jan 23, 2010
Palm Springs, California
The Desert for FamiliesGuest post by Mona Weir Daly, 2008
Palm Springs was a relaxing and warm getaway for our family of four. We were tired of the cold in Central Oregon and wanted to warm up somewhere exotic. After looking into Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean, we decided that we needed somewhere closer home to fit into our budget. So we decided on Palm Springs for 5 days. Continue reading
In California, Trip Reports, USA
Tags: California, children, desert, Palm Springs, pool
