SoCal beach-goers can expect to readily find crabs, snails, and sea anemones. And while these numerous critters are awesome in their own rights, attentive visitors may be rewarded with a sighting of some more elusive species. The comprehensive list of intertidal wonders is a mile long, but these are my favorite animals to keep an eye out for!
Read MoreI set myself the challenge of visiting all of Santa Barbara county’s public, accessible beaches in 2018…49 in all!
Read MoreYou might remember that tides happen because of the moon, but how? Why? Geeklin’gs Guide to the Galaxy explores the finer details you may have forgotten!
Read MoreExplore's UCLA's collection of ROCKS FROM SPACE! Also, learn that not all meteorites are created equal...Holy variety, Batman!
Read MoreWhether hiking, exploring, or star gazing, you can't go wrong with the Griffith Observatory.
Read MoreOr perhaps most importantly, did you know there are ships buried under San Francisco?
Read MoreJust about everything about the pineapple is weird. Find out more about this bizarre fruit!
Read MoreLittle did I know, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art offers a lot of family-friendly activities!
Read MoreI love the Birch Aquarium at Scripps in San Diego. And also seahorses. Because seahorses are weird and the Birch Aquarium has a seahorse nursery and everyone who has a seahorse nursery is winning at life, basically.
Read MoreHave you ever stopped to stare at these mesmerizing patterns on rocks at the beach? Ever wondered how they get created? It's all about the salt. Maybe.
Read MoreFor us, the trick for avoiding car meltdowns and tantrums was to provide plenty of entertainment...even without iPads.
Read MoreThe question that many tourists and locals alike come to wonder, is whether the tar spots on the beach are the cause of natural oil seeps or major oil spills.
Read MoreSo far, the only doodle book my oldest child (6) actually used!
Read MoreIf you're driving from Seattle to Portland, there are many adventures to be had!
Read MoreLACMA makes families feel welcome with interactive art, workshops, and options for free admission.
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