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My husband and I have 4 kids... 3 boys and then our girl. We homeschool them all and travel when possible. We just started letterboxing and are finding ourselves a little obsessed with it.
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, curious, structured, relaxed, simple, independent, spontaneous, easy_going
We Just Got Back From
Zion and Bryce National Parks
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Camping in Kings Canyon or Yosemite
A Place We'd Love To Visit
The Redwoods in Northern California
Favorite Vacation Memory
Walking the meadows of Yosemite with my family. The quiet, the sparkling water, the rustling grasses, and a dip in the river made for an amazing day.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Anytime throw up is involved. Especially when one kid triggers another. And when we are in the car. And when they choose to use the box that is holding all their library books and toys.
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Mother's Day Family Fun & Brunches in Orange County, CA
Looking for a special place or fun activity to celebrate the mom in your family? Orange County is full of wonderful restaurants and special places to visit. Here is a list of some places to celebrate mom in this beautiful part of Southern California.
Updated for Mother's Day, 2012
Balboa Island
Newport Beach, California
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Enjoy a stroll on the paved path around this island in the middle of Newport Harbor. The houses are beautiful to see and many people enjoy walking around this island that is approximately 2 miles around. Stop at Wilma's Patio for lunch or top off your excursion with a famous chocolate dipped frozen banana at Balboa Bars. Kids love taking the pedestrian/3 car ferry from the island to the Balboa Fun Zone on the Balboa Peninsula.
reviewed on: June 02 2010
"Boardwalks and Ice Cream"
After you drive across the bridge on Jamboree Rd. and find a place to park on this beautiful little island, enjoy walking on the boardwalk. You will see beautiful homes, docks, boats, Newport Bay, and a street with fun shops to explore. My kids enjoy walking along the sand and picking up shells while we push the stroller along the boardwalk (which is constructed from cement). You must check out the ice cream at Balboa Bars, or enjoy a yummy lunch at Wilma's Patio. Travel the ferry by car or as a pedestrian to the other side of the bay which is Balboa/Newport Peninsula. There you will find Balboa Funzone which includes a ferris wheel, carousel and an arcade.
The beauty of this place is amazing with the sunlight, beautiful boats and amazing houses.
1131 Back Bay Drive
Newport Beach, California
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Sunday brunch, May 13 from 9 am - 2:30 pm. A "Top 10 Brunches by Open Table" place to enjoy a delicious brunch. Prices: $52 adults $26 for children ages 6-12. More information or for reservations: 949-729-1144
3010 Lafayette Road
Newport Beach, California
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Enjoy brunch at this historic landmark on the water in Newport Beach.
Sunday, May 13, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (until 9:00 p.m.)
Breakfast: $34, Lunch: $49
1580 S Disneyland Dr # 106
Downtown Disney District Anaheim, California
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Sunday, May 13 from 10 am - 3 pm. A 3 course menu offers pasta, yogurts, eggs, breads and salmon. Bottomless mimosas are available for $7. Price: Adults: $45; Children (under 10): $12.95. Reservations are highly recommended. (714) 774-4442
3364 E. La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, California
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Enjoy BOWLING BRUNCH Sunday May 13 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. 2 hours of bowling and a brunch buffet including scrambled eggs, French Toast, Huevos Rancheros, waffles, and more. Raffles and prizes will be given out. Price: 18.00 per person. More information: 714-666-2695 x 238
Poppy and PCH
Corona del Mar, California
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Grab a picnic lunch and head down to the tidepools of Corona Del Mar at the end of Poppy Street. The view is amazing of a little cove beach with wide stretches of sand and rocky cliffs.
reviewed on: June 08 2010
"Not my favorite"
Honestly, Corona Del Mar Beach is not my favorite Orange County Beach. I'm referring to what the locals call "Big Corona". Laguna Beach is much more beautiful and cheaper to visit. The price of parking in the large parking lot at Corona is near $15 and seems to go up each year. The plus side of this beach is parking close to the sand and water, restrooms, showers, and small waves that are nice for young kids. This beach can be very crowded on weekends and holidays."Little Corona" is a different story. This is one of the most beautiful beaches ever. Access this beach from the end of Poppy in CDM. Parking is free in the neighborhoods. Come early enough in the day to find a spot. Beautiful sand, rocks that frame the beach, tide pools and a bathroom (not so clean). The hike up the hill as you return from the beach can be exhausting so be sure to save energy for getting home!
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, California
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Sunday, May 13 from 10 am - 12 pm. Take a cruise on their newest catamaran and enjoy a glass of champagne, fresh fruits, pastries and muffins. Price: $45 per person. Children $30, ages 3-12.
reviewed on: June 13 2010
"Yummy Fish"
Papa, Daddy and our 2 oldest boys (7,9) went on a half day fishing trip which was a perfect length of time and a bit cheaper. They loved the experience of being on a boat on the ocean and trying to reel in a fish. The bummer was that the boys didn't catch much and the ones that Papa and Daddy did were not large enough to keep. The most fish they saw were the hundreds of live bait fish that the boat stopped to pick up on their way out of the harbor. One couple on the boat didn't want to keep their sea bass that they caught so the boys got to bring home fish for dinner, and it was delicious!
Take this fishing trip for the fun adventure of being together on a fun boat with a fun activity. If you get to bring home fish, it's a bonus!
There is a galley on the boat where you can purchase delicious breakfast burritos and burgers.
Fishing tackle for rent. 13 and older are required to have a fishing license.
1150 Magic Way
Anaheim, California
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Sunday, May 13 from 10 am - 3 pm. A Mother's Day Royal Buffet with Cinderella and the Disney Princesses. Reservations are highly recommended for this elegant brunch located in the Disneyland Hotel Grand Ballroom and featuring salads, seafoods, crepes, omelets, and more. A children's menu is available. Price: Adults: $71.99; Children (3-9): $20.99; Children (2 and under): Free. More information and for reservations: (714) 781-3463
1530 Disneyland Dr.
Downtown Disney District Anaheim, California
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An inspiring gospel brunch buffet.
Sunday, May 13, Two seatings at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Child: $18.50, Adult: $38.00
690 Newport Center Dr
Newport Beach, California
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A Mother's Day Brunch served al fresco at Palm Terrace Restaurant. Served on the patio from 11am-3pm. Stations include: Sushi and Saki, Omelets and Mimosas, Breakfast Quesadillas and Skinny Margaritas, a luscious dessert buffet with Mini Espresso Martinis, and more with live entertainment.
$95 per adult and $24 per child (12 and under), exclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations, please call 949.760.4920.
2000 Main Street
Irvine, California
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Sunday, May 13 until 2pm. A brunch of Eggs Benedict, omelets, and French Toast is offered starting at $14.95. A children's brunch plate is available for $7.95. All moms will receive a complimentary Chocolate Truffle Trio Dessert.
More information: (714) 535-9000
30801 Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, California
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Sunday, May 13 brunch until 2 pm. Featuring a live jazz trio, a 12 station brunch buffet, a complimentary photo and a special gift for mom. Prices: $105 for adults, $40 for children (ages 4-12)
More information: (949) 715-6000
8039 Beach Boulevard
Knott's Berry Farm Buena Park, California
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Enjoy an all-you can eat buffet and unlimited champagne with a visit from Snoopy on May 13.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Adults: $29.95 Seniors: $22.95 Children: $16.95
Call for reservations: 714-220-5055
30892 Trabuco Canyon Road
Trabuco Canyon, California
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Grab a picnic lunch and enjoy the quiet beauty of this regional park under large oak trees. Picnic tables, playgrounds, a nature center and hiking trails are available to enjoy.
reviewed on: October 21 2011
"Oak trees"
I am in love with large, knobby oak trees, and this park satisfies my desire to explore them and see them. Just driving down Live Oak Canyon Road is a treat as it is covered in a tunnel of oak trees. O'Neill Regional Park has many fun and varied elements to it's diverse area. Some of our favorites are:
* Parking under the large oaks and exploring the dry creek bed next to Live Oak Canyon Road (separated by a rock wall) and playing hide-and-go seek behind the trees. It's especially beautiful in spring covered with green. To get to this area, make a sharp right turn after the entrance.
* Hiking up to the Overlook on the Vista Trail. Access trail head at the end of the road that starts by making a sharp right turn after the entrance. Trail is approx. 3/4 miles and is a good 300 feet of elevation.
* Playing at the playground near the center of the park.
* Climbing the sycamore trees located throughout the park
* Playing in the Trabucco Creek bed which borders the campground and playground.
* Exploring the small nature and butterfly trails near the playground.
We have yet to visit the nature center because we haven't been to the park on a weekend, but I'm sure it's great too.
10000 Crawford Canyon Rd
Orange, California
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The Mother's Day Weekend Brunch event offers 3 opportunities to celebrate moms. Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13 is the Champagne Brunch from 9:30-2pm. Sunday evening, May 13 features the regular dinner menu. Prices Saturday: $28.95 Adults; $10.95 Children 12 & under. Prices Sunday: $34.95 per Adult; $12.95 Children 12 &under
Moms will enjoy the delicious food and views and kids will enjoy the fix-your-own ice cream sundaes.
1590 S Disneyland Dr
Downtown Disney District Anaheim, California
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A N'Awlins brunch fest with live jazz music on Sunday, May 13, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Entrees range from $12-17, Kid's dream buffet available for $12
Call for reservations: 714-776-5200
321 W Katella Ave.
Anaheim, California
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Sunday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$29.99
Call for reservations: 714-776-7697
A 3-course Mother's Day brunch at this location at Anaheim's GardenWalk.
As a special treat, all moms receive a $20 dining card to use on their next visit.
1600 South Disneyland Drive
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Anaheim, California
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Sunday, May 13 from 7 am - 2 pm. A Mother's Day Brunch with Chip 'n Dale. Reservations are highly recommended for this brunch offering French Toast, roasted salmon, NY strip loin, and other traditional breakfast items. A children's menu is available. Price: $39.99; Children (3-9): $13.99; Children (2 and under): Free. More information or for reservations: (714) 781-3463
5864 Edinger Ave
Huntington Beach, California
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Moms Eat Free on Mother's Day! Sunday, May 13 from 11 am - 9 pm. Free meal is provided for mothers eating with children. Meal includes non-alcoholic drink, main dish, and ice cream. Reservations recommended. More information: 714.846.1660
