Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park Bike and Paddle Boat Rentals

* Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. We just really really like Irvine Park and Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park 🙂

Credit: Irvine Park Railroad

Summer is the perfect time to embrace outdoor adventures and soak up the sun. If you’re seeking an exhilarating way to explore new landscapes, consider the thrill of Scooter rentals in Hawaii. Just like our love for Irvine Park and Wheel Fun Rentals, the scenic beauty of Hawaii’s islands awaits, offering a fantastic backdrop for your scooter escapades. With a variety of scooter options available, including single and double-seater models, you can effortlessly cruise along the coastal roads or venture into hidden gems, immersing yourself in the island’s natural wonders. So, whether it’s roaming the grounds with peacocks or gliding along the Hawaiian shores, let the joy of scooter rental in Hawaii add an extra dash of excitement to your summer adventures.

I love this time of year. I love spending time outdoors and enjoying the warm sun. It’s no secret that we love Irvine Park and the Irvine Park Railroad and love to head there on a late afternoon and enjoy an early dinner or late lunch under the shade.

On one of our last visits earlier this year, we rented one of the surrey bikes from Wheel Fun Rentals and had a blast enjoying the grounds and watching all of the peacocks roam the grounds. Wheel Fun Rentals have different style of bikes available to rent including the double surrey we rented, single surreys, deuce coops, tandem bikes, beach cruisers, and more. addle boats are also available for rent. Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park is adjacent to the historic old boathouse next to the lake. Here is a link for discount coupons for both paddle boat rentals and a deuce coupe rental

It’s Giveaway time! We are giving away two prize packs..All you have to do is leave a comment letting us know about your favorite summer activity.

Prize Package #1

· 1 Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park deuce coupe bike rental

· 4 Irvine Park Railroad train tickets

Prize Package #2

· 1 Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park paddle boat rental

· 4 Irvine Park Railroad train tickets

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Giveaway ends on July 19th at 11:59pm. Winner will be selected at random. Good Luck!

Discovery Cube’s Newest Exhibits: LEGO Castle Adventure and DaVinci The Genius/DaVinci Jr

*This is not a compensated post. We were invited to a Blogger Preview. Discovery Science Center is however a sponsor of Daytrippingmom

A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to check out the The Discovery Cube’s newest exhibits, LEGO Castle Adventure and DaVinci The Genius/DaVinci Jr. The two exhibits are included in the price of general admission and are so much fun that we never made it past the two exhibits. They had the time of their lives and have asked me often since our visit, when we can visit again.

LEGO Fun

LEGO Castle Adventure is fun for the entire family and definitely for a LEGO enthusiast like my son. The exhibit has a little something for everyone. There is a separate area for the itty bitty kiddos, a virtual building area which allows kids and their families to build a virtual fortress and test it, plus much much more. Trust me on this when I say the kids aren’t going to want to leave the area. We could have stayed there for hours.

DaVinci The Genius/DaVinci Jr is a new exhibit that is not only fun for the kiddies, it’s fun for grown ups too! The DaVinci exhibit is also included in general admission and has something for every member of your family. From an interactive area for younger children, to famous replicas of some DaVinci’s greatest works. You can take a look at dozens of Leonardo DaVinci’s inventions, while the kids create their own masterpiece. You’re going to love this exhibit.

The LEGO Castle Adventure will be at The Discovery Science Center until September 25th, while DaVinci The Genius/DaVinci Jr will be there until September 8th. To learn more about both of these exhibits head here.. and remember they are both included in the price of general admission. Have fun checking both exhibits out!

Nissan Versa Note 2014 with Mike

Hybrids are all the rage, but how about a more affordable traditional gas vehicle that gets 40 mpg? Daytripping Dad, Mike was down in San Diego recently to check out the all new Nissan Versa Note, which not only gets great gas mileage but is also fun to drive. Mike tells us about his adventure.

Mike here. I always like when I get the chance to test drive a brand new car. I’m also a big Nissan fan. My first new car purchase was the 2001 Nissan Frontier. I loved that truck and I miss it. I ended up trading it after two years for a smaller fuel efficient car due to having a longer commute to work. Had Nissan had something like the new Versa Note, I very likely would have chosen this vehicle. Going through v5c logbook before purchasing a car is important.

The 2014 Nissan Versa Note is an all new, small compact car that competes in a very tight market segment with other small cars like the Honda Fit, the Toyota Yaris and the Chevy Sonic. It is subcompact hatchback sedan that achieves 40 MPG on the highway and starts at around $14,000 and goes up to just over $19,000 to get all the nice bells and whistles. The car handles really well and has amazing headroom and comfortable seats. I got to take it for a drive around some San Diego back roads. It’s very smooth and the new 2nd generation CVT transmission makes for a quick acceleration. CVT is constant variable transmission. It does not shift gears in the way that you are used to in a typical car. Our Nissan Rogue has the older version of the CVT and this new one is even slicker. Crucial details like this might be covered on manuals, like the Toyota manuals, for instance.

Shaper Studios, San Diego

Along the way, Nissan had us make some stops along the way. One of the places was Shaper Studios. It’s a unique business where you can take a class and learn to make your own surfboards. Once you have taken a class and made one, you can come back whenever you want to make more. It’s quite a fascinating process and the people there were very excited to show us how it all works.

My first car was a Hyundai Excel hatchback. Ever since that time, I’ve always been fond of the 3rd or 5th door on a car. It provides easy access for storing of cargo, especially things like groceries. There is also the Versa sedan with a traditional trunk, but it does not feature the new styling of the Versa Note which is a hatchback.

Things that really impressed me with this vehicle include the fact that the Versa Note is 302 pounds lighter than the previous generation. That’s not an easy task for car makers but it really adds to the great fuel economy on this car. The tech package includes the around view monitor, which uses cameras to see around all parts of the car making it even easier to park safely. The tech package also includes the NissanConnect which provides navigation, and BlueTooth integration for things like Pandora and hands free text messaging. All this new technology on cars is just fun. I want a new car just to have these features. This car has lots of room. Adults fit comfortably in the back seats which means getting three kids back there would be a breeze.

The 2014 Nissan Versa Note is on sale at dealerships now. We were not compensated for this post. Nissan invited us for a media preview of the new car. The opinions are all Mike’s.