
Some campsites work best as a base for exploring. Others give you enough reason to stay close to camp. South Carlsbad State Beach gave us both. I parked the 4Runner beside my friends’ teardrop trailer, set up camp with Riven, and spent the visit enjoying the California coast without filling every hour of the…

LEGOLAND California may center its attractions around younger visitors, but adults can still find plenty to enjoy inside the park. I visited during Dino Valley’s first-anniversary celebration and quickly realized that the LEGO creations held as much of my attention as the rides. Every section included small details that rewarded anyone willing to slow…