I love kayaking, so when I was travelling to La Jolla (near San Diego) for a business trip, I was excited to learn that I’d have an opportunity to kayak on the ocean. It was my first time kayaking in such a large body of water. I was used to places like Bear Lake in…
As soon as I learned that an Apollo space capsule was in a museum in southern California, I added the venue to my list. I recently had a trip to San Diego, so I made sure I allocated some time to visit the San Diego Air and Space Museum to see not only the capsule,…
I’m not a car buff. I recognize names of fancy cars, like Ferrari, Corvette, Lamborghini and Alfa Romeo. But I can’t tell you what’s under the hood or even the make and model of a car based on what the tire looks like. I’ve got a friend who can, but that’s just not me. That…
Most people head to Anaheim for a Disneyland vacation. But we took our kids to Anaheim to explore Knott’s Berry Farm and had an amazing family vacation. Although it was my second time to the theme park, it was my kids’ first visit… and it did not disappoint. While waiting in line to enter the…
How much do you know about the 37th president of the United States? Most people simply associate President Richard Nixon with the Watergate scandal and nothing more. During a recent family trip to Anaheim, we took a few hours to explore the Nixon Presidential Library to learn more about his life, presidency, accomplishments and even…
Families flock to Anaheim to enjoy a Disneyland vacation. Or maybe it’s a day at Knott’s Berry Farm or one of the many beaches in the area. With so many Good Neighbor Hotels to choose from, one I think you should consider is the Portofino Inn & Suites in Anaheim. Our family spent a night…
Planning a trip to Disneyland is full of tough choices, isn’t it? But one of the biggest challenges is finding the right hotel. While many people choose to go with a Good Neighbor Hotel, others choose to stay at one of the three Disneyland Resort Hotels. What do those three resort hotels offer that other…
I love to visit different science museums when I travel. There are some engaging exhibits that help teach science to people of all ages. The reasons my wife and I ventured off our normal path while visiting Anaheim is because the California Science Center houses Space Shuttle Endeavour. I love the opportunities to see some…
Anaheim has more than 100 hotels, meaning there are many options to choose from when planning a Disneyland vacation. There are large chain hotels like Marriott, Sheraton and Hilton. There are also family-owned hotels like Castle Inn & Suites or Camelot Inn & Suites. Each hotel provides a different experience – room size, pool amenities,…
I didn’t know LEGOLAND California had a SEA LIFE Aquarium until we arrived at the theme park. I’d been to a SEA LIFE Aquarium in Orlando, and knew my young son would have fun with the Dive Log and touch pool. We were all surprised with the amazing LEGO brick creations that decorated the tanks,…
