At summer’s end, our farmers markets are bursting with fresh picked fruits and vegetables. A family favorite is the Marin Farmers Market in San Rafael. Vendors come from around a large area, this is of the largest farmers markets in California, open year round.
Read more…California Gold Country: Sweet Delights
Strike it rich at candy shops and ice cream parlors as you travel California Gold Country with kids. There’s nothing like eating ice cream on a hot day, drinking a cold sarsaparilla soda, and choosing old-fashioned sweets like giant lollipops, pink peppermint sticks, homemade fudge and chewy salt water taffy.
Read more…Open now: Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
Udvar-Hazy Center, second location of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, is now open. See famous airplanes such as Enola Gay, the Concorde, World War I and II fighters, Space Shuttle Discovery and more.
Read more…San Diego: Rent a beach house this summer
San Diego and La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad beach towns are famous for white sand beaches and warm sunny weather.
Rent a house at the beach, ideal for families this summer.
Rent a house in Yosemite
Starting in June, a day-use reservation is required to drive into Yosemite National Park, but not necessary if you stay inside the park.
Good option – Rent a family-friendly house in Yosemite West, Foresta or Wawona.
Yosemite opens today: Travel tips
Yosemite is officially open today.
Find out about day-use reservations, shuttle buses, campgrounds, what’s open and closed, services available. Updated visitor information will help families plan a trip to Yosemite this summer.