Where is that cottage you booked? It looks fantastic! I’m surprised Pinkberry is a tourist destination. You are right about In N Out however. That is one food place you definitely have to try.

Wow! Beautiful cottage! Please share the info for it if they will give you a discount for advertising ; ) It looks FANTASTIC! Hope you all enjoy an amazing trip!

You are going to have a great trip! This post sounds like my own blog posts just a few months ago when we made the trek from Eastern Canada to Australia (Polar opposites). We traveled with a 4 and 2 year old. The in seat TV’s make the trip completely doable. The toys were mostly played with (balloons being a favorite) in airports and much coffee was consumed!

My only advice is don’t expect to sleep until you arrive. And by the looks of that cottage you’ll have complete relaxation when you do!

Have a great trip, enjoy every fleeting moment!
Charla

Sheye this just looks absolutely perfect…have a brilliant holiday and can’t wait to see the photos!

xx

What a splendid cottage! You will have such a wonderful time! Sending you wishes for a nice flight.

wishing your trip was not a family vacation so we could take advantage of your photo skilz…purely for selfish reasons.
have fun in our neck of the woods!

hmmmm, willing to share the details of the cottage…. perhaps heading to the west coast next year and would love the thoughts of spending some family time there….. magical!!!! thanks so much and enjoy your vacay!!!!

Hi Sheye {sbs:)}
Oh how I wish you were coming a little bit east to Utah! You will have a wonderful time in Cal, though! Some people mentioned Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur. Both are so charming and beautiful! It’s a long drive, however, from Orange County. Maybe you want to spend your time in So. Cal. There is so much to do there! Yet I’m thinking you said you will be there four weeks, so maybe you will want to go further north (or better yet, east! We’re only 10 hours away and you would have a place to stay!) I know Big Sur recently had some huge wild fires. Nepenthe is kind of a cool hidden restaurant with spectacular views of the Big Sur coast. San Francisco, of course, is wonderful. Your boys would love Alcatraz.
I agree with so many who recommend Newport and Laguna Beach. Corona Del Mar (right by Newport)is a fabulous beach for swimming. Fashion Island(outdoor mall)in Newport is amazing shopping.
My little kids (8 and under) absolutely loved Lego Land in San Diego. Not sure if your older son will enjoy it as much. Avoid weekends! Call Legoland beforehand and ask if any coupons are available anywhere. We called and were able to get 2 for 1 tickets at a nearby ice cream shop. Seaworld is also wonderful.
If you go to downtown LA, the Mexican restaurant El Cholo (www.elcholo.com)is a must. My parents, who grew up in Hollywood, have been going there for over 55 years and have taken us kids there for years, as well. Incredible enchiladas, chile rellenos, and sweet corn tamales. Note: the El Cholos on Western in LA and in Santa Monica are the best. For some reason, the others aren’t as great. Have a superb time, Sheye! You truly deserve it.
Lots of love,
Christy

Oh my goodness, what an amazing cottage! Enjoy your trip :)

Sheye.
We managed to get back home, after 4 weeks in Asia,-after 70 crazy hours traveling(Reason:Demonstrations at Airport)-with 3 crazy hazy kids. Which means, you should be quite able to arrive at your local Airport too!!! :) And, before that,- having a great holiday overseas!!! :)