Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Doris, We went to Universal on one trip. It was pretty good, but my kids liked Disneyland better (one day was really enough in Universal, where they could spend several in Disney). We also spent some time at the beach in Ventura, which is not a very long drive from the office and the kids enjoyed walking and rollerblading (there is a walkway that is perfect for skates) along the beach. The hotel was reasonable, so that was a little less expensive than spending the whole time in Disney. There was also a pool overlooking the beach/ocean that the kids enjoyed. Since we don't have beaches here, that alone was a nice treat for my kids and I. Just some ideas :-) Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Disneyland, California Adventure @ Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Universal Studios, Magic Mountain, the BEACH, Legoland heading towards San Diego, the mountains (Big Bear), Museums (Museum of Tolerance, Huntington Library, Children's one in Pasadena I believe), Griffith Park (carosel there I believe), Planetorium ( I forgot the real name..the place in REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE), take a drive to Santa Barbara (two hours north of LA, maybe even less), Solvang is nearby and there is lots of Dutch things in this town. Take a drive to San Diego, two hours south about. Go to a ball game..Dodgers or Angels in Anaheim? Hope this helps a bit. I live in Rancho Cucamonga which is about 30 minutes east of Pasadena and about an hour from Tarzana I think? Right off the 210. I didn't know how old your child is so some things suggested may have been inappropriate. Kristie mommy to Aidan 2.11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Hi Doris, If you're going to UCLA to see Carmen, Cabrillo Beach is close by, they have a museum. Or better yet, go on the web and do a search for Royal Palms Beach Tide Pool, in San Pedro, CA. The tide pools are very nice, you can pack a lunch and go for a pic-nic there too! We went to 's first grade field trip there and all the kids had fun picking up and finding the sea creatures like, sea stars, crabs, sea cucumbers and many more little critters. Give us a call if you need help finding it. (310) 704-0704 (my cell). Argie & trip to Ca We're heading west to see Dr Goldberg June 11-18 First stop is Mickey's crib - we're popping in to see Carmen for a brain look-see We had hoped to see Dr Suzi more but she will be out of town. This leaves us with alot of room to 'to things' Any suggestions from the locals? websites I might want to visit? Thanks! Doris land Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with the original author(s), and is not necessarily endorsed by or the opinion of the Research Institute, the Parent Coalition, or the list moderator(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Oh, I forgot to tell you about the Long Beach Aquarium, in Long Beach, CA. trip to Ca We're heading west to see Dr Goldberg June 11-18 First stop is Mickey's crib - we're popping in to see Carmen for a brain look-see We had hoped to see Dr Suzi more but she will be out of town. This leaves us with alot of room to 'to things' Any suggestions from the locals? websites I might want to visit? Thanks! Doris land Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with the original author(s), and is not necessarily endorsed by or the opinion of the Research Institute, the Parent Coalition, or the list moderator(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Also -- The Aquarium of The Pacific (in Long Beach) has wonderful exhibits and lots of interactive activities. Someone mentioned a " children's " museum in Pasadena in an earlier post, but couldn't remember the name. It's called Kidspace Museum, and it's completely interactive. The Museum of Science and Industry, Natural History Museum (dinosaurs skeletons and Ice Age animals), Travel Town (for train enthusiasts/little kids), and the Autry Museum of the American West are also good bets, depending on the age of the child. Donna > > Hi Doris, > > If you're going to UCLA to see Carmen, Cabrillo Beach is close by, they have > a museum. Or better yet, go on the web and do a search for Royal Palms > Beach Tide Pool, in San Pedro, CA. The tide pools are very nice, you can > pack a lunch and go for a pic-nic there too! We went to 's first > grade field trip there and all the kids had fun picking up and finding the > sea creatures like, sea stars, crabs, sea cucumbers and many more little > critters. Give us a call if you need help finding it. (310) 704-0704 (my > cell). > > > Argie & > trip to Ca > > > We're heading west to see Dr Goldberg June 11-18 > First stop is Mickey's crib - we're popping in to see Carmen for a brain > look-see > We had hoped to see Dr Suzi more but she will be out of town. > This leaves us with alot of room to 'to things' > Any suggestions from the locals? > websites I might want to visit? > > Thanks! > Doris > land > > > > > > > Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with > the original author(s), and is not necessarily endorsed by or the > opinion of the Research Institute, the Parent Coalition, or the > list moderator(s). > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 In a message dated 6/5/2006 8:07:16 A.M. Central Standard Time, april@... writes: Do you remember the name of this hotel. Next time I'm in CA, I'd love to stay at one with a beach view. All the ones I could find were soooo expensive. April I believe it was a Holiday Inn. I looked it up online and I'm pretty sure it was the one listed on Harbor Blvd. We paid less than $100.00 per night. It wasn't super fancy, but nice and clean and the kids loved rollerblading in the mornings. I don't think I can include links to the list, but I'll send it to you offlist. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Sharon, Do you remember the name of this hotel. Next time I'm in CA, I'd love to stay at one with a beach view. All the ones I could find were soooo expensive. April Re: trip to Ca Doris, We went to Universal on one trip. It was pretty good, but my kids liked Disneyland better (one day was really enough in Universal, where they could spend several in Disney). We also spent some time at the beach in Ventura, which is not a very long drive from the office and the kids enjoyed walking and rollerblading (there is a walkway that is perfect for skates) along the beach. The hotel was reasonable, so that was a little less expensive than spending the whole time in Disney. There was also a pool overlooking the beach/ocean that the kids enjoyed. Since we don't have beaches here, that alone was a nice treat for my kids and I. Just some ideas :-) Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 thanks! I will also add this to my 'parents' info' file tide pools .... I don't think ocean city MD has tide pools ... doris maryland Message: 7 Date: Sun Jun 4, 2006 6:30 pm (PDT) From: " Argie Olivo " golivo@... Subject: Re: trip to Ca Hi Doris, If you're going to UCLA to see Carmen, Cabrillo Beach is close by, they have a museum. Or better yet, go on the web and do a search for Royal Palms Beach Tide Pool, in San Pedro, CA. The tide pools are very nice, you can pack a lunch and go for a pic-nic there too! We went to 's first grade field trip there and all the kids had fun picking up and finding the sea creatures like, sea stars, crabs, sea cucumbers and many more little critters. Give us a call if you need help finding it. (310) 704-0704 (my cell). Argie & Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 writing it down ...... muchos nachos! doris Message: 11 Date: Sun Jun 4, 2006 10:25 pm (PDT) From: " princesspeach " donnaaron@... Subject: Re: trip to Ca Also -- The Aquarium of The Pacific (in Long Beach) has wonderful exhibits and lots of interactive activities. Someone mentioned a " children's " museum in Pasadena in an earlier post, but couldn't remember the name. It's called Kidspace Museum, and it's completely interactive. The Museum of Science and Industry, Natural History Museum (dinosaurs skeletons and Ice Age animals), Travel Town (for train enthusiasts/little kids), and the Autry Museum of the American West are also good bets, depending on the age of the child. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Barb, It was a Holiday Inn I believe on Harbor Blvd in Ventura (not a bad drive from the office). It was not super fancy, but clean and had a nice pool (we had the whole pool to ourselves both times we've stayed). It's quiet and there is a great place for the kids to rollerblade along the beach. It was less than $100.00 per night at that time. I'm not much into shopping but there were a lot of cute little shops if you like to look around. Here is the link: _http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hs/vntca_ (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hs/vntca) Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 What was the name of this hotel? We might be opting for this one on our next trip coming up soon. sounds nice. Barb --- April Jagnow <april@...> wrote: > Sharon, > > Do you remember the name of this hotel. Next time > I'm in CA, I'd love to > stay at one with a beach view. All the ones I could > find were soooo > expensive. > > April > Re: trip to Ca > > > Doris, > > We went to Universal on one trip. It was pretty > good, but my kids liked > Disneyland better (one day was really enough in > Universal, where they could > spend several in Disney). We also spent some time > at the beach in Ventura, > which > is not a very long drive from the office and the > kids enjoyed walking and > rollerblading (there is a walkway that is perfect > for skates) along the > beach. > The hotel was reasonable, so that was a little less > expensive than spending > the whole time in Disney. There was also a pool > overlooking the > beach/ocean > that the kids enjoyed. Since we don't have beaches > here, that alone was a > nice treat for my kids and I. > > Just some ideas :-) > > Sharon > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > Responsibility for the content of this message lies > strictly with > the original author(s), and is not necessarily > endorsed by or the > opinion of the Research Institute, the > Parent Coalition, or the > list moderator(s). > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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