There is still plenty of summer vacation left here in California (trust me, this teacher has counted the days on the calendar), so get out there and enjoy those long, sunny days.
Here are some posts to help you in all of your summer travel endeavors.
If you’re itching to take a road trip…
I wrote a post for the Trekaroo blog on how to tackle a road trip along the central coast of California.
So you’re ready to hit the road along the coast, just don’t forget the beach bag. Read here for some California road trip tips.
Here are my thoughts on packing busy bags and taking technology on the road.
The kids and moms will be hungry as soon as you pull out of the driveway, here are some tips on what me and other mom travel bloggers pack in their snack bag at Cascadia Kids.
It’s not summer without a trip to the beach…
If you’re lucky enough to find yourself in a tropical paradise and would like to take your kids swimming with the fishes, read some of my snorkeling tips.
I loved to snorkel in Maui’s Kapalua Bay. Please send me a photo if you do go, I’ll live vicariously through you this summer.
One of the top searches to the blog this month has been fried artichoke hearts in Santa Cruz. And it often leads readers to this post on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This is definitely one of my favorite places to eat fried artichoke hearts (they may not be the best you can find, but you just can’t beat the ambiance).
If you’re ready for some s’mores…
Our all-time popular post is about some favorite California campgrounds with kids.
Here are some tips for you newbie campers. Or if you’re a seasoned pro, tell me what else I can add to the list.


