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I remember as a child driving by the abandoned Marineland of the Pacific, an animal seaside theme park. It sat deserted and forlorn for over thirty years, until in 1998, Lowe Enterprises became...
10 Free (or Almost) Things To See & Do in San Francisco
By: Jill Weinlein
Want to know why 16 million people visit San Francisco each year? Not only is it one of the most beautiful cities in the...
Carlsbad offers a lot for Families
BY JILL WEINLEIN
We started our summer vacation early this year. Instead of flying to some exotic location, we drove two hours for a weekend staycation to enjoy...
Family-Friendly Vegas Resort
When we last visited Las Vegas years ago, the crowds and traffic on the Strip were a little overwhelming. Today the City of Lights caters to adults more than families...
10 Unique Things To See And Do In Catalina Island
Just 26 miles off the California coast is the quaint Mediterranean-looking island of Catalina. The main city is Avalon, roughly one-square-mile...
Family Fun Carlsbad
There's a new kid on the block in Carlsbad, the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa. Located directly above Legoland, guests can use the private entrance to enter the theme park or...
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