Near the end of my pregnancy with Baby #2, my family took a quick overnight trip down the coast to Monterey. Monterey is a great day or weekend trip from the San Francisco Bay Area, and has lots to do for kids as well. Here are the highlights that make it a great destination when […]
NorCal Road Trips: Mendocino County
One of my husband’s childhood friends got married a few weeks ago in Boonville, California, so the whole family made the short trip to Mendocino County for a weekend getaway. We found Mendocino County to be a great road trip for little ones. The drive from the San Francisco Bay Area is reasonable (about 2-3 […]
Sunday Snapshots: Strange Hugs
When Virginia was just about 15 months old, we went for a day to visit a friend in Modesto, California to escape the San Francisco fog and enjoy some hot summer weather. We found out that the Stanislaus County Fair was in session, so we set out to see some animals and ride some carnival […]
Planning a Baseball Road Trip
Since I’m the travel guru of the family, I often find myself playing “travel agent” for other family members’ trips. Last week, I spent much of my free time planning a road trip for my husband and brother-in-law. My husband is switching jobs, and has a few weeks to bum around and recharge. So, he […]
NorCal Road Trips: Santa Cruz
Lest you think this blog is all about luxury cruises and business class tickets to Europe, I’ve decided it’s time to get back to reality and the way my family usually travels 99% of the time. Here’s another post in my ongoing series “NorCal Road Trips,” highlighting destinations perfect for a day trip or weekend […]
Top 7 Tips for Skiing Lake Tahoe with Kids
Much of my travel with my kids is by plane. But when my family takes a road trip, one of our favorite destinations is Lake Tahoe. Located just a few hours from our home in the San Francisco Bay Area, it is perfect for weekend getaway. In winter, the skiing opportunities are endless. My family has a […]
