• POC Events
  • Things To Do
  • Family Friendly Businesses & Services
  • Top Teachers
  • The Little Red Schoolhouse
  • Calendar

Parenting OC

  • Get an Issue
    • Latest Issue
    • Distribution outlets
  • About us
    • About the magazine
    • Contact us
    • The Press Room
  • Advertise
    • Readers’ Choice Advertising
  • Digital Archives
  • Contests & Giveaways

Family Staycation Guide

June 28, 2022 Leave a Comment

Dana Point Harbor

From north to south Orange County, here’s your guide to fun family travel while staying local.  North Buena Park From Knott’s Berry Farm and Soak City to Medieval Times and Pirates Dinner Adventure, there’s no lack of things to do in this busy city. Knott’s Hotel offer several packages for those wishing to stay a […]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: animals, beaches, Jessica Peralta, staycation, theme parks

Destination Mission Bay

June 27, 2022 Leave a Comment

Mission Bay paddleboarding

Mission Bay offers vacationing families access to the very best of San Diego. School’s out for summer and most families are in need of a getaway — something fun for the kids that will keep parents from pulling their hair out planning and budgeting for a vacation. Thankfully, in San Diego’s Mission Bay there is […]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: beaches, dining, Madison Amirehteshami, roadtrips, vacation

Marine Life and Coastal Adventures in Orange County

February 11, 2020 Leave a Comment

Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari

We don’t have to go far to experience marine life and coastal adventures in Orange County. This might not be the time of year to take a cooling swim in the ocean waves. But it’s definitely the right season to appreciate living along the coast in ways that are just as fun. February and the […]

Filed Under: Things to Do Tagged With: animals, beaches, Karin Klein

Editor’s Picks: October 2019

September 30, 2019 Leave a Comment

witch statues

PICK OF THE MONTHRoger’s Gardens Halloween Boutique: Malice in Wonderland Tuesday, October 1-Thursday, October 31 Roger’s Gardens has gone all Lewis Carroll for its Halloween Boutique (open 9 am-6 pm daily). Let the White Rabbit be your guide into this strange den of Halloween decorations, a labyrinth of decor ready to help make your home […]

Filed Under: Things to Do Tagged With: animals, beaches, Knott's Berry Farm

The Ranch at Laguna Beach

April 30, 2019 Leave a Comment

The Ranch Golf Course MidRange

A uniquely serene setting and a world-class 9-hole course make this staycation a gem. Whether you’re ready to hit the open road with the family this summer and explore life outside of OC, or you want to chill closer to home and enjoy a bit of what this local paradise has to offer, we will […]

Filed Under: Travel, Trips with Kids Tagged With: beaches, golfing, Laguna Beach, Randall Tierney, sports, staycation

The Hula Children

June 26, 2018 Leave a Comment

Hula Children Slideshow

Competition is fierce but the aloha spirit presides over this event on Maui for young dancers, the Hula O Na Keiki. According to our annual Parenting OC Reader’s Choice survey, Maui was the top choice for the family vacation. One reader explained its popularity by saying it’s a place that feels “comfortably exotic.” All islands […]

Filed Under: Travel, Trips with Kids Tagged With: beaches, dining, Randall Tierney, vacation

Chronic Catalina

May 1, 2018 Leave a Comment

Casino rotunda at Avalon Harbor MidRange

The impact of a million visitors a year and the arrival of dozens of activities can’t shake off the original Catalina. Here’s hoping it never fades away. By the nature of their isolation, separated by sea from other influences, islands can be slow to evolve. When a people, a way of life, a plant or […]

Filed Under: Travel, Trips with Kids Tagged With: beaches, Randall Tierney, roadtrips, vacation

The “Big Island” of Hawaii

January 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

Hilton Waikoloa Village MidRange

Touching down in Kona, you might be confused as you exit the plane. But yes, that is the whole airport and yes, you would be correct in observing that most of it is outdoors. This is just the start of the charming quirks of the largest of the Hawaiian islands, the “Big Island” of Hawaii. […]

Filed Under: Travel, Trips with Kids Tagged With: beaches, dining, Hawaii, hiking, outdoors, vacation

Wailea

October 5, 2017 Leave a Comment

Fairmont Kea Lani MidRange

There is a reason the phrase “Maui no ka ’oi” is emblazoned across every beach towel, trucker cap and coozie in the airport shops of this gorgeous island — Maui IS the best. And where is the best place on Maui? Well, them’s fighting words…but Wailea certainly makes a convincing case for the honor. This […]

Filed Under: Travel, Trips with Kids Tagged With: beaches, dining, roadtrips, vacation

The Summer Fun Guide

June 30, 2017 Leave a Comment

The Summer Fun Guide

The Chill List If climbing temps have kids climbing the walls, let off some steam with these cool options for summer fun. Seven New Water Slides at Knott’s Soak City One of OC’s best places to chill out just got cooler, with seven new slides making a total of 22 speed, tube and body slides […]

Filed Under: Travel, Trips with Kids Tagged With: beaches, dining, Knott's Berry Farm, roadtrips, theme parks

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »
Read our January 2023 Digital Issue!

Socialize with Parenting OC

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Search Parenting OC

Mailing List Sign Up Button Stay up to date on current events, hot topics, contests and giveaways by signing up for Parenting OC's mailing list.

Browse by category

Feedburner Sign Up Button Subscribe to Parenting OC email service.

Parenting OC Tweets

  • GO🍊OC ➡️ Celebrating Vietnamese culture, this popular, annual fest offers a talent show, several eating contests, a… https://t.co/vknkWHJXFM January 24, 2023 9:02 pm
  • Join us live 🎥 As we go to location and plan next February's cover photo! Visit our Facebook page and check out beh… https://t.co/afFvSCoMBz January 19, 2023 9:26 pm
  • GO🍊OC ➡️ Check out our featured events upcoming this month! Visit https://t.co/bCjodNxpX6 to see our top picks for… https://t.co/Um4YiFBDwo January 18, 2023 10:39 pm
  • Follow Parenting OC on Twitter!

Recent Articles

  • Top Teacher & Employee Awards 2023 — Finalists
  • Top Teacher Finalists 2023
  • Top Employee Finalists 2023
  • Top Leader Finalists 2023
  • Astra Lumina
© 2023 Tierney Publishing · Contact · Advertise