Fun Family Trips: Day Trips and Overnight Stays

It's always "the right time" for families to look ahead to their next day trip or overnight vacation. Whether you're planning for winter break, spring break, summer vacation or just a fun weekend away, here are ideas for family day trips and overnight stays.

DAY TRIPS

Fun Stuff to Do in Long Beach

Visit Catalina Island (for the day or overnight)

Day Trip for Families to Los Angeles

Things to Do in Julian

Fun Family Activities in Temecula

A Borrego Springs Adventure

Treasure Hunting in San Diego

OVERNIGHT TRIPS

Family Fun in Lake Arrowhead

Kid-Friendly SoCal Getaways

Best Family Camping in San Diego

Get Started with RV Camping

Visit Zion National Park in Utah

Visit Lake Gregory in Crestline (near Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead)

Take the Family Glamping in Buellton, CA (cabins, RVs, safari tents and more -- near Solvang)!

Find many more travel ideas in the FAMILY TRAVEL section of our website!

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