Tag: San Diego

How to Have a Whale Watching Adventure with Kids

How to Have a Whale Watching Adventure with Kids

Whale watching was one of my very first adventures as a kid. My mom loves to tell the story about me trying to jump off the boat into the ocean to swim with the whales. It’s one of many Erin trying to escape into the 

Top Tips for Tide Pooling with Kids

Top Tips for Tide Pooling with Kids

Tide pooling is one of our favorite winter adventures. Here in Southern California, December through early Spring is when we see the lowest low tides. These extra low tides are ideal for tide pooling. Creatures and their habitats are exposed during these low tide times 

San Diego Model Railroad Museum and 20+ Terrific Train Ideas for Kids

San Diego Model Railroad Museum and 20+ Terrific Train Ideas for Kids

Tucked into the lower level of the Casa de Balboa Building on the Prado in Balboa Park is the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. Don’t let the basement entrance fool you, at 27,000 sq. ft., it is the largest such indoor model train exhibit in 

New Children’s Museum in San Diego

New Children’s Museum in San Diego

When I think of a Children’s Museum the same things usually come to mind. A pretend play area. Maybe an art area. A pretend store. Usually some sort of water play. The New Children’s Museum will have you questioning all of those assumptions. The New