Visiting California on a Budget

5 Simple Secrets for a Californian Dream Road Trip with Kids

Road tripping sounds easy right? Surely you just get a car and get on the road! Essentially yes, but there are some sneaky little tips that can keep your road tripping Californian dream as easy as it...

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...

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...

16 Important Expenses to Consider in Your Travel Budget

I've put together a list of 16 important expenses to consider in your travel budget for your next trip. The items listed will help you plan your budget easier and prevent any surprise expenses you...