Not every camp site has the luxury of being able to camp this close to the ocean. If you don’t care about warmth, this California gem called Carpenteria State Beach, can provide the thrill of seeing sea lions and seals from December through May. If warmth is your preference, which for most of us it is when taking our children on family beach vacations, wait until the summer months when you can enjoy the swimming also. Who knows, maybe you’ll still get to see a gray whale and dolphins. Read more »

Here’s a family beach vacation with a twist. Try four days in Sierra Nevada California on a family rafting camp, paddling the South Fork American River, or Middle River. Go sea kayaking in the High Sierra wilderness, try your hand at panning for gold. Read more »

You may have been considered a golden surfer boy (or girl) when you were in your supposedly carefree days as a young adult. Read more »

If you’ve been dying to go sailing, and need to re-learn how to stargaze at night, then here’s your chance to combine a family vacation while learning valuable new skills. Read more »