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Eleven Amazing Things To Do in San Diego with Kids

October 27, 2019 by Kathryn 10 Comments

Southern California is full of activities for families, and no city is quite as full of things to do with kids as San Diego and its surrounding area! From beaches to amusement parks and everything in between, it’s easy to spend an entire vacation in the city and not run out of things to do.

After two days exploring Buena Park, California on our family’s recent California vacation, we made our way to the San Diego area for a few days, and we packed a lot into our time there. If you’re looking for the best things to do in San Diego with kids, these eleven attractions in three different areas are ones you’ll want to check out!

Southern San Diego

1) Splashing It Up at Aquatica

On the outskirts of Southern San Diego is the fun-filled Aquatica Water Park, featuring waterslides, a wave pool, a lazy river and plenty of other great wet and wild entertainment. With the slides having minimum height requirements of 42” to 48”, it’s best suited to school-age and older kids, but there’s still fun to be had for all ages! [Read more…]

Two Days of Family-Friendly Fun in Buena Park, California

October 17, 2019 by Kathryn 33 Comments

While most people know that Anaheim, California is the home of Disneyland, far fewer people know that Buena Park, just 15 minutes away, is the home of Knott’s Berry Farm, the oldest theme park in the United States. And while Knott’s Berry Farm is by far Buena Park’s biggest attraction, it’s only one of the many kid-friendly activities the city has to offer!

Recently, my family had the chance to visit Buena Park for two days to experience all the highlights of the area. And we were blown away by how much fun we had from start to finish when in Buena Park! Wondering if it’s a place your own family might love? This two-day itinerary has all the highlights you may want to check out!

Enjoy Unlimited Pizza and Playtime at John’s Incredible Pizza

To make sure our family was well fed and ready for fun, we started our time in Buena Park by visiting John’s Incredible Pizza Co. This franchise is a favourite in Southern California and the Buena Park location is conveniently located in the Buena Park Downtown Mall.

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Top 4 Sunnyvale Hotels for Families

October 28, 2014 by Kathryn 58 Comments

Sunnyvale, California is a destination that has plenty to offer a family on vacation. From parks to museums to mini golf courses, kids and adults alike will find plenty to keep them entertained. And with so much to do, staying for a few days is probably a good idea. Sunnyvale has a huge variety of hotels to suit every need but for family travel, these four hotels are a great choice.

Best Hotel for Families on a Budget – Days Inn and Suites Sunnyvale

Offering an outdoor pool, free Internet, and free continental breakfast, this cozy hotel has everything a family could want for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Rooms feature mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, cable television, and microwaves so that families on a budget can keep food in their room or eat out as they wish. Prices start at just eighty dollars a night! [Read more…]

Looking Back – A Year of Adventure with Mommy Kat and Kids

January 14, 2014 by Kathryn 49 Comments

The last year at Mommy Kat and Kids was packed with some amazing experiences, but it wasn’t until I looked at each month of 2013 that I realized just how fabulous it truly was. Come check out some of my top adventures from 2013!

January

The year kicked off with a bang as I headed to the Ford NAIAS event in Detroit, Michigan. It was fascinating learning about the process of making an F-150 at the Deerbourne plant and exploring the fabulous Henry Ford museum. [Read more…]

Top Five Disneyland Rides Every Family Should Experience

July 9, 2013 by Kathryn 73 Comments

Recently my boys and I made our first trip to Disneyland and experienced firsthand the magic that is Disney. A huge part of that magic is the rides and in the five days that we were in the park, the boys made it their mission to try all the best rides at Disneyland and California Adventure.

From classics such as the King Arthur Carousel to new favourites including Radiator Springs Racers, there is so much to choose from in both parks!

But what really impressed me was how many rides there were that families could enjoy together, even with younger children along. In our time at the park, these were our top five choices for Disneyland rides the whole family, from infants to grandparents, are sure to enjoy:

Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

finding nemo submarine voyage interior

Climbing down a steep spiral staircase into a bright yellow submarine had both boys eager for the ride to begin as we took our seats in front of the portholes. As the submarine headed out into open water, fun fish, deep-sea divers and even a little girl snorkelling were all visible.

underwater scene from finding nemo submarine voyage

Then a sudden warning light and a violent shaking of the sub had us diving deeper, where the boys enjoyed seeing Nemo, Marlin, Dory and the other characters from finding Nemo frolicking and playing outside the submarine. [Read more…]