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Little adventures.
Big memories.
Find family things to do in Southern California, from beach days and indoor play to kid-friendly attractions and weekend getaways. Explore Nicole’s local guides to plan your next adventure together.
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YOUR CITY. YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE.
Family things to do in Southern California, by city.
Find the businesses and events from Nicole’s posts in Anaheim, Ontario, Victorville, San Diego, and more.
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Stories for your next great day.
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Holiday escapes, local discoveries, and practical plans for Southern California families.
City of Industry • Family dining guide
Dinner with a View at RED Restaurant & Bar in City of Industry
Sometimes the family outing is the meal. RED Restaurant & Bar at Pacific Palms Resort is a dining idea for families looking for a sit-down occasion with a hilltop setting and time to enjoy it.
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Anaheim • Attraction guide
Camelot Golfland in Anaheim: Make Mini Golf the Main Event
An Anaheim family day can start with a putter instead of a theme-park ticket. Camelot Golfland brings miniature golf and arcade-style fun together, giving a mixed-age group room to choose its own pace.
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Santa Ana • Indoor adventure guide
FunParx Santa Ana: An Indoor Ninja Adventure at MainPlace Mall
For a child who turns the living room into an obstacle course, FunParx Santa Ana offers a place to investigate that energy on a larger scale. The indoor adventure park combines climbing, movement, and challenge-style play at MainPlace Mall.
Read the full story ↗Ontario • Indoor action-park guide
Slick City Ontario: Dry Slides, Air Courts, and an Indoor Family Adventure
Slick City Ontario turns a mall-area outing into an active play session. Its dry slides and air courts make it a different kind of indoor destination from a traditional arcade, and choosing the right ticket starts with your children’s ages.
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A Summer Adventure for Plane-Loving Kids: DuBois Aviation Camp in Chino
Explore DuBois Aviation’s summer camp at Chino Airport, with a parent-friendly overview and direct links to official camp information.
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Before They Take Off: A Parent’s Checklist for DuBois Aviation Camp
A practical parent checklist for planning DuBois Aviation summer camp: questions about dates, participation, meals, clothing, and enrollment.
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JR Pilots, Summer Camp, or Advanced? How to Ask the Right Questions at DuBois
Compare the questions to ask about DuBois Aviation’s JR Pilots, summer, and advanced camp options before choosing a program for your child.
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PARENTS’ HALLOWEEN GUIDE
Halloween do’s & don’ts for a happier night.
Costumes, trick-or-treating, candy checks, and a little room for everyone’s kind of fun.
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Thanksgiving 2026
Top 5 Thanksgiving Family Getaways in Southern California for 2026
Compare five Southern California Thanksgiving family getaways: Big Bear, Laguna Beach, Palm Springs, Carlsbad, and San Diego, with practical planning tips.
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Mountain getaways
A Relaxed Big Bear Thanksgiving Weekend with Kids: 2026 Planning Guide
Plan a relaxed Big Bear Thanksgiving weekend with kids: a flexible itinerary, cabin questions, packing ideas, and official updates for November 2026.
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Inland Empire family days
A Family Day Around Chino Airport: Historic Planes and First-Flight Inspiration
Plan a Chino Airport family outing with Planes of Fame Air Museum, an optional DuBois Aviation discovery flight, and practical tips for an easy day.
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Real outings.
Really good memories.
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A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE, ABOVE IT ALL
DUBOIS AVIATION
Your next adventure?
It starts in the sky.
Curious about flying? Take the first step with an instructor-led discovery flight at Chino Airport. Explore airplane and helicopter options with DuBois Aviation.
Contact DuBois for pricing, participant requirements, and availability.SO MUCH TO DO. SO MANY MEMORIES TO MAKE.
What’s your kind of fun?
THE ADVENTURE EDIT
A little inspiration for your next day out.
Outdoors↗ Orange County
A slow, sunny day by the sea in Laguna Beach
Salty air, sandy toes, and a wonderfully simple day together.
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Free fun↗ San Diego
Make a whole day of Balboa Park
Gardens, gorgeous paths, and plenty of room for curious little minds.
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Attractions↗ Long Beach
Big curiosity, little explorers: an aquarium day
An ocean-inspired outing at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
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Day trips↗ San Bernardino Mountains
Fresh mountain air in Big Bear
Trade the everyday routine for tall trees and a mountain escape.
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Nature↗ Los Angeles
Find a little wild at the Los Angeles Zoo
Turn an animal-loving afternoon into a day of discovery.
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Outdoors↗ Los Angeles
The simple joy of a Santa Monica afternoon
A beachside walk, a picnic, and a little classic California magic.
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LOCAL PLACES. BIG MEMORIES.
Put a little local on your list.
Discover Southern California businesses and attractions worth making a day of. Start exploring, then head to each destination’s official site to plan your visit.
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Animal adventuresLOS ANGELES · WILDLIFE
Los Angeles Zoo
A day of animal discoveries and botanical beauty for your next family outing.
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Little explorersCHINO · AVIATION HISTORY
Planes of Fame Air Museum
Get a closer look at historic aircraft and explore a little aviation history together.
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Ocean adventuresLONG BEACH · OCEAN DISCOVERIES
Aquarium of the Pacific
Make room for underwater wonder on a family day out in Long Beach.
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THE FAMILY BEHIND THE FUN
Hey, I’m Nicole.
Let’s get out & make memories.
Welcome to Family Fun in Cali! I’m a High Desert mama of two and Southern California content creator sharing family-friendly experiences, attractions, creative activities, and little moments along the way.
This is your place to find inspiration for the next “remember when…” — from a simple beach afternoon to a whole day of adventure.
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A little seasonal magic.
Attractions, pumpkin patches, holiday outings, and all the fun in between. Explore the stories behind the adventures on Instagram.
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