We’re off on our first long haul trip with the kids this summer (ages 8 and 10) and are flying too/from LAX for a 3 week break. Virgin flights are booked, ESTA done, passports checked and everyone very excited - kids especially intrigued with the idea of having a television on the plane having only flown EasyJet to Spain before.
Our very rough plan is to stay a week northish of LA, a week in San Diego then a final week back southish of LA before heading home although no idea as to the exact locations yet. We’re planning to do the usual kids stuff like Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Zoo etc with trips to other minor attractions, the beach etc. on other days.
Does anyone have any recommendations on accommodation? Our only criteria is that we’d like a pool and also the ability to do our own cooking so no “pure” hotels and also some flexibility in change over days which may rule out a private apartment rent – in the past in the states I’ve stayed in a few Mariott residence Inns and other timeshare style apartment complexes so does anyone know of any they would recommend around LA / San Diego area that are reasonable value?
Whilst I don't mind driving reasonable distances and we have a long time out there, I've ruled out going to e.g. Vegas, Grand Canyon etc. Am really looking for places to stay within a couple of hours of LA and within 30-60mins drive of the main attractions.
Also, any other nuggets of advice or places to visit or suggested changes to our itinerary would be very welcome.
Thanks.
Our very rough plan is to stay a week northish of LA, a week in San Diego then a final week back southish of LA before heading home although no idea as to the exact locations yet. We’re planning to do the usual kids stuff like Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Zoo etc with trips to other minor attractions, the beach etc. on other days.
Does anyone have any recommendations on accommodation? Our only criteria is that we’d like a pool and also the ability to do our own cooking so no “pure” hotels and also some flexibility in change over days which may rule out a private apartment rent – in the past in the states I’ve stayed in a few Mariott residence Inns and other timeshare style apartment complexes so does anyone know of any they would recommend around LA / San Diego area that are reasonable value?
Whilst I don't mind driving reasonable distances and we have a long time out there, I've ruled out going to e.g. Vegas, Grand Canyon etc. Am really looking for places to stay within a couple of hours of LA and within 30-60mins drive of the main attractions.
Also, any other nuggets of advice or places to visit or suggested changes to our itinerary would be very welcome.
Thanks.