Tucked beneath Presidio Hill, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is often called the birthplace of California. It’s here that Spanish settlers established the first mission in 1769, and today, visitors can stroll through 32 historic sites, museums, and reconstructed buildings that bring the past to life. I enjoyed a few hours wandering through…
One of the best parts of travel is finding a new area to explore on foot. While at a business conference in La Jolla, I learned of the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, just a short drive north. I decided to spend my final afternoon exploring the best hikes at Torrey Pines before catching my…
I think I got my love of model trains from my dad. He’s a big collector of model trains, mainly the Marklin brand (from Germany). Growing up, I was exposed to HO scale trains and even have a coveted Alaska Railway engine from the time we lived in Alaska. But my love has always been…
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…
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,…
SeaWorld San Diego is well know for its amazing animal shows. But there are some roller coasters and rides that should NOT be missed. My eight-year-old and I put together a list of the best rides at SeaWorld San Diego, taking into account he is eight and I am 40. My son also helped put…
We took our eight-year-old son to LEGOLAND California last summer for a parent trip. He had a blast… and so did we. He put together a list of the top 10 rides at LEGOLAND California, with one ride on the DO NOT RIDE list. Find a complete list of rides at LEGOLAND California, along with…
LEGOLAND California has so many things to do, it’s hard to fit it all into one day. Which is why we bought two-day tickets, which included access to the water parks. We spent our entire second day playing at LEGOLAND water parks, and share a few tips to help you plan your next family vacation…
