Staying in California

Hetch Hechy, Yosemite

Because Hetch Hechy is not as well-known, it’s much less crowded. When we arrived at Yosemite on a Friday afternoon the first week in June, we did a drive through Yosemite Valley and then checked...

How to cross the Golden Gate Bridge for under $3

76X Bus Line (SFMTA/MUN) MUNI is the name of the public transportation system (SFMTA) located in San Francisco County. The bus fare costs $2.75 for adults and is free for children under 5 ...

The 15 best free things to do in San Diego, California

Whoever told you that you need a big budget to enjoy San Diego (SD) clearly lied to you! There are so many amazing activities to do in “America’s Finest City.” Due to the year-round...

5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love Los Angeles

Most families head to the Los Angeles area for a weekend getaway at Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios or Magic Mountain. But does family fun have to come at such a cost? Of course...

Visiting the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

There are so many fun places to visit in California, but the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has to be one of our family favorites. Where else can you get rides, the beach, an arcade and a free summer...

Fall MTB Frisco, CO

Mountain biking is better…when you are actually in the mountains! The biking we do at home in Michigan, at sea level, on dirt trails with no rocks, on gently rolling hills, I pondered. Is that...