Southern California Family Vacation

Do you love movies? If so, Universal Studios Hollywood is for you! The magic of movie-making comes to life at the park, which combines the quintessential Hollywood movie experience with frogtastic theme park attractions and shows. Universal Studios Hollywood is one of our Frog Family favorites, especially Tad's! The Studio...

Summary West Coast Disney foodie fans always look forward to the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival's return. In 2023, the Food and Wine Festival has kicked off March 3 and runs through April 25. Reservations are open for special tasting seminars and winemaker receptions. We can't wait to...

Summary World of Color is a dazzling 22-minute nighttime show of pure Disney magic that adds a “happily ever after” ending to your day at Disney California Adventure Park. Our joy is overflowing to hear there is a new version, World of Color — One, debuting in January as part...

'Sup! Tad here. Take it from me, there are few things a young frog likes more than a cool water park on a warm day. Whether it's spring, summer or, yes, even fall, you'll find plenty of tadpoles splashing around at the LEGOLAND California Water Park. Before we visited the...

Thanks to its year-round pleasant temperatures, its laid-back, family-friendly vibe and its location on the coast, San Diego offers so much hoppin' fun. Water-loving families like us frogs will have no shortage of options with miles and miles of beaches. There is also plenty to do and see in San...

With 284 sunny days per year and low humidity, it's almost always a good time to visit Los Angeles. Whether it's the bright lights of Hollywood that lure you to Tinseltown or the "Hey there, everybody" of Mickey Mouse, you'll find yourself in good company. As the second-largest city in...

When you think of Los Angeles, the City of Angels, you think of the glitz and glamour of Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood sign on the hills overlooking the city and warm, sunny beaches. Movie studios and theme parks also come to mind. There is Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles,...

With its pleasant temperatures, mostly sunny skies and kid-friendly beaches, San Diego is a popular year-round destination. Because of this, deciding when to visit San Diego largely comes down to personal schedules. We parents love that there are plenty of things to do that appeal to the whole family, and...

Trying to decide where to stay in LA? You've come to the right place! For families traveling to the Los Angeles area, which includes Orange County about an hour to the south, there is an abundance of hotel options at every price point. While this is a good thing, it...

With its mild weather, abundance of attractions and beautiful beaches, it's no wonder San Diego is one of our favorite family vacation destinations. We love hopping down for a few days when we're visiting LA to experience the San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND California, SeaWorld San Diego and Sesame Place. It's...