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✨ BLOG POST ALERT ✨ This one is long overdue! Check out our favorite kid-friendly things to do in DC

You haven't experienced Big Sur until you've experienced Garrapata Beach. This beautiful stretch of sandy beach has some of the bluest waters I've seen. Although swimming there can be dangerous due the dangerous surf, it's still fun to stroll along the beach and explore the little caves, nooks and coves along the rock 🏝 🌊 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: 📍 35500 Cabrillo Hwy, Carmel 🏷️ Free access 🅿️ Garrapata Beach has two parking areas along the shoulder of Highway 1 at gates 18 and 19 🚫 No swimming 🚻 No restrooms ------------------------------- ➡️ FOLLOW for more travel tips and ideas @momofmamony momofmamony.com ------------------------------ • • • • • • • • • • #garrapatabeach #visitbigsur #bigsurcalifornia #seemonterey #visitcalifornia #californialove #explorecalifornia #castateparks #oceanscape #beachvibes #getoutside #usaroadtrip #scenicroad

Looking for a wildflower adventure in California? Calla Lilly Valley in Big Sur is the coastal California version of wildflowers 🪷 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: 📍Directly off Highway 1, the closest signage is mile-marker 63 not far from gate 19 in Garrapata State Park 🅿️ Park along the road then follow the Garrapata Trail 🥾 0.2 miles hike through guided wires and patches of wildflowers, then down wooden steps into the ravine 🪷 The white calla lilies bloom from January to April 🌊 A small creek runs throughout the valley and flows into the ocean. Follow its path to Garrapata Beach ------------------------------- ➡️ FOLLOW for more travel tips and ideas @momofmamony momofmamony.com ------------------------------ • • • • • • • • • • #callalilyvalley #visitbigsur #bigsur #visitcalifornia #californialove #californiadreaming #discoveramerica #roadtripusa #offthebeatenpath #garrapatabeach #roadtripwithkids #ipulledoverforthis

What's a trip to Big Sur without stopping at McWay Falls? At 80-ft tall, McWay Falls is the most popular waterfall in Big Sur for a reason. It is a spectacular sight and provides instant gratification. 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: 🚗 Located off Route 1 Cabrillo Highway 🅿️ $10 per vehicle (pass valid for same-day entry at Pfeiffer Big Sur, Andrew Molera and Point Lobos) 🥾 Very short trail from the parking lot at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park 🚫 Do not attempt to get down to the beach as it is dangerous. Rangers regularly patrol the area and you will get cited, and possibly arrested. ------------------------------- ➡️ FOLLOW for more travel tips and ideas @momofmamony momofmamony.com ------------------------------ • • • • • • • • • • #mcwayfalls #visitbigsur #bigsur #california #californiaadventure #waterfall #californiadreaming #californiacoast #californiaisbeautiful #usaroadtrip #scenicroad

Have you ever been to Solvang? This charming Danish village nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley is only 45 mins from Santa Barbara. The town is filled with shops, wine tasting rooms, breweries, bakeries, and restaurants. Whatever you do, just make sure to stop by Solvang Restaurant and grab some Aebleskiver, a popular Danish specialty. ------------------------------- ➡️ FOLLOW for more travel tips and ideas @momofmamony momofmamony.com ------------------------------ • • • • • • • • • • #solvangusa #visitsolvangusa #california #californiatravel #familytravel #visittheusa #explorecalifornia #californiaroadtrip

Cruising down Santa Barbara 3-mile waterfront bike path in a surrey is a guaranteed fun family adventure. For those unfamiliar, a surrey is a four-wheel "bike" with a canopy and steering wheel and comes in 2 sizes. Best place to rent them is @wheelfunrentals. They also carry regular bikes, e-bikes, mokes, roller blades, and beach gear. After a quick tutorial on how to maneuver the surrey, we were on our merry way. I much prefer the surrey to a bike because (1) the canopy is helpful on a hot sunny day, and (2) it's easier to carry on a conversation and laugh with your friends and family than individual bikes. All in all, I highly recommend this experience. It is a fantastic way to spend a couple of hours in Santa Barbara. Have you ridden a surrey before? ------------------------------- ➡️ FOLLOW for travel inspiration @momofmamony momofmamony.com ------------------------------ • • • • • #surreybike #seesb #santabarbara #americanriviera #california #californiacoast #familytravel

When in Santa Barbara, wander through the streets of the city and let yourself be inspired by the Spanish heritage that is reflected in its architecture. From red-tile clay roofs, whitewashed exteriors, to the vibrant tile work and intricate wrought iron details, you will be charmed by this picturesque coastal town that draws visitors from all over the world. 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓: 🔸County Courthouse 🔸Old Mission 🔸El Andaluz 🔸El Zapato 🔸Ablitt Tower 🔸El Jardin 🔸Vera Cruz (not in video) 🔸El Presidio (not in video) Which building is your favorite? ------------------------------- ➡️ FOLLOW for more travel tips, ideas and inspiration @momofmamony momofmamony.com ------------------------------ • • • • • #visitsantabarbara #seeSB #americanriviera #atlasobscura #architecturelove #visitcalifornia #visittheusa

Want to see the iconic Hollywood sign up close without hiking? Head to Lake Hollywood Park, which is in my opinion, the best viewpoint to see the Hollywood Sign. It is a large park nestled in Hollywood Hills, tucked in a quiet residential area. The way there takes you up a steep, narrow and winding road. 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 📍 3160 Canyon Lake Dr 🎟️ No park fees 🅿️ Free street parking (on an incline) 🛝 There is a small playground for the little ones to enjoy 🧺 Handful of picnic tables available (some shaded) 🚻 No bathrooms 🐶 Dogs allowed (on a leash) 🛑 Be mindful of the neighborhood (no speeding, park only in allowed spots) ------------------------------- ➡️ FOLLOW for more travel tips, ideas and inspiration @momofmamony momofmamony.com ------------------------------ • • • • • #hollywoodsign #discoverla #californiaroadtrip #visitcalifornia #explorethestates #californialove #takethekids

Where to stay in Los Angeles? 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕, 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒎𝒚 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏 Amid all the many (many!) accommodation options in LA, I decided on the Sonder Lüm hotel and it definitely exceeded all our expectations! I took a risk with this hotel as the reviews were slightly below what I'm used to. Nevertheless I decided to give it a try as it was a lot more affordable than anything else in LA. And boy, am I glad we stayed there. The property is new, modern and very stylish. Our room was clean and comfy, the bathroom quite spacious. I really appreciated having free and secure parking on site, and of course the pool was so inviting. Note: there is heavy construction in the area but it didn't bother me too much. The location can't be beaten: it is 15 mins from LAX, across the street from SoFi Stadium, half a mile from a multitude of stores and 10-min walk from many restaurants. I especially enjoyed the local restaurants in the area: Tomato Market, Mi Mercadito (awesome breakfast burritos and Mexican pastries) and I had the best oxtail stew of my entire life at Lee's Carribean Restaurant. So when you find yourself in Los Angeles, do give this hotel a try. #sonderlosangeles #abetterwaytostay #beststay #hotelreview #roomtour #travelinspiration #losangeles #losangeleshotels

There is so much to explore in LA but Beverly Hills is definitely a must stop ------------------------------- ➡️ FOLLOW for more travel tips, ideas and inspiration @momofmamony momofmamony.com ------------------------------ • • • • • #beverlyhills #lovebevhills #thebeverlyhillshotel #losangeles #thingstoseeinla #discoverla #visitcalifornia #visittheusa #teampixel #travelinspo #neverstopexploring #cityexplorer

Greetings from the City of Angels! We've been taking a little break from IG and roadtripping across California. I've enjoyed seeing all your spring break pictures and can't wait to share ours. California content and travel inspiration coming at you soon 😊 📍 Urban light, LACMA Los Angeles County Museum of Art ------------------------------- ➡️ FOLLOW for more travel tips and ideas @momofmamony momofmamony.com ------------------------------ • • • • • #urbanlights #lacma #losangeles #visitlosangeles #visitcalifornia #californiaroadtrip #californialove #californiaaventure #familyadventures

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Prepping for a road trip at @DollarGeneral with Mobil™ Full Synthetic motor oil [AD]. As a family who loves to travel, we are often on the go road tripping across the country. But before we hit the road, I always make sure the car is in good driving condition by topping off our oil. Recently, I've upgraded to using Mobil Full Synthetic motor oil in my vehicle as it provides guaranteed protection for up to 7,500 miles between oil changes and Mobil™ is a brand I can trust. Picking this up at Dollar General is so convenient and affordable. Dollar General is one of my go-to stores. I am confident I can always find my household essentials at great prices. Find Mobil oil at your nearest Dollar General location today. https://www.dollargeneral.com/?storeLocator=open #DollarGeneral #DollarGeneralFinds #mobilfullsynthetic

#ad The colder months are keeping us indoors, but when we do venture out, we keep practicing good hand hygiene. PURELL® Advanced Hand Sanitizer is a great alternative when we don't have access to soap & water. Safe, effective and always a high-quality experience, the PURELL brand is America's #1 most trusted brand in hospitals, schools and homes – giving you the confidence and peace of mind to connect and enjoy more of what life has to offer. I love that PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer doesn't dry the skin out or leave behind a sticky residue. Plus, it has a clean fragrance that's not too overpowering We always make sure to grab a bottle during our Target runs. We also keep a bottle in the car – very handy for keeping little (and big!) hands germ-free on our weekend outings. If you don't yet have PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer in your arsenal to fight germs, head to the nearest @Target store to grab a bottle. Shop now! https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=purell PURELL

Today we are taking you on a tour of the Alaska Sealife Center in Seward, AK. More than an aquarium, the Center is dedicated to marine research and education, and also serves as a marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation facility. Visitors have close encounters with puffins, octopus, harbor seals, sea lions, and other Alaska marine life while learning about the work of the Center. 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 🎟️ Tickets available online only 🏷️ Adults: $29.95 and Kids: $17.95 (free 3 and under) 🅿️ Plenty of free parking available ------------------------------- ➡️ FOLLOW for more travel tips and ideas @momofmamony momofmamony.com ------------------------------ • • #alaskasealifecenter #alaska #explorealaska #sewardalaska #animalsofinstagram