Things To Do With The Kids This Summer : Huntington Beach Adventure Park

Rafting in a Pond. Awesome!

My Summer break countdown has now turned to hours! I’m less than 96 hours away from Summer Fun. I can practically taste it! I wanted to share about one of the highlights of our Summer Vacation last year, our visit to the adventure playground in Huntington Beach. I wanted to take the kiddos for a few summers and never got around to it. Last year we finally made it and had the absolute time of our lives! We packed a cooler, asked our friends to join us, and we headed West to Huntington Beach for a day of fun. It was sooooo much fun!!

Rafting was first on our list!

The Huntington Beach Adventure Park is a must visit friends! We had such a great time. It was actually one of those moments in which I found myself envying my kiddos. The park is geared for kiddos aged 5 to 12 years old. Kids can raft on a small pond, try to cross a rope bridge, build stuff with a real hammer and nails(kids each get 3 nails and can earn others), go down a mudslide, and have a great old time getting dirty. It is good old fashioned fun!

The Mudslide.

The kids played hard. They got dirty. They had one heck of a good time. It’s all a mom could ask for. We had a seriously fun day. The Huntington Beach Adventure Playground is open from June 22nd to August 21st this Summer.

You can also hammer your heart away and wash up after playing in the mud!

Make sure to:

Bring Cash – This is CASH ONLY facility. Admission is $3 for kids. Adults are Free.
Bring tennis shoes – NO one is allowed with sandals or open toe shoes(No water shoes either)
Bring a change of clothes – there are changing areas and showers(bring another pair of shoes).
Bring a large kitchen bag for the muddy clothes.
Pack a picnic/snacks/lunch – there are tables and a shaded area to eat under.
Parking is Free. When you come in, head down the first two rows as far down as you can.
Bring chairs for the adults.
Enjoy your day! The park has only one entrance. We sat close to the entrance and just let the kids be kids. No hovering, no helicoptering… just fun for the kids and fun for the moms(we got to relax knowing our kiddos were safe!)
Plan accordingly. The Park is Open Mon to Saturday from 10am to 4 pm. We had a blast and I know you will too! For additional information head here.

Huntington Beach Adventure Playground

7111 Talbert Avenue

Huntington Beach, CA

(714) 842-7442

Things To Do With The Kids This Summer: A Night At The Hollywood Bowl

Loving the #hollywoodbowl fireworks spectacular! The LA philharmonic was fantastic! Now on to Steve Martin and Edie Breckell and fireworks!!!

A video posted by Aracely Worley (@daytrippingmom) on Jul 2, 2014 at 8:34pm PDT

Summer, Summer, Oh how I love thee! Summer is definitely my favorite time of the year. The kids are off from school, I’m off from work, and we have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and all that Southern California has to offer this time of year.

Last year we visited the Hollywood Bowl for the first time as a family and the kiddos absolutely loved it! I love that we can pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket, and enjoy a beautiful evening under the stars with live entertainment. It’s a must do!

The Hollywood Bowl has quite a few concerts this season.
Below a list of key events you cannot miss at the Bowl this Summer!
Hollywood Bowl Summer Season 2015

* 6/30 – Back to the Future 30th Anniversary
* 7/4 – July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
* 7/7 – Romeo and Juliet
* 7/21 & 7/23 – Carmina Burana with Dudamel
* 7/22 – Sinatra´s 100th Birthday Celebration
* 7/28 – A Midsummer Night with Dudamel
* 7/30 – Mozart with Dudamel
* 8/7+8 – Sheryl Crow and Alex Cuba
* 8/19 – Buenavista Social Club with Diego El Cigala
* 9/4+5 – ET with John Williams
* 9/19 – ABBA: The Concert

For a full list of events, please head here.
Make sure to take advantage of the Park and Ride lots or the shuttle. Parking can be really intense at The Hollywood Bowl. I would really recommend taking the shuttle to avoid the hassle or if you prefer walking, pack a few blocks away. We did it last year and the kids had a fun enjoying taking a walk in the city. Just make sure to bring some comfy shoes. For additional info head here.

Jurassic World Giveaway – #JurassicWorld #TeamJurassic

Jurassic Prize Pack

We are counting down the days until next Friday. Not only is it the last day of school, it’s also the opening day for Jurassic World! Jurassic Park was the first movie I watched alone with friends at the movie theater and I can still remember how much I enjoyed every bit of the movie.

Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World – The Park opens on June 12. You can watch at a theater near you in RealD 3D, and IMAX 3D. You can get the tickets to #JurassicWorld here.

To celebrate the release we’re giving away a #JurassicWorld prize pack, which includes

Jurassic World Velociraptor Figures

Clever as ever, the Jurassic World raptors are masterful hunters on the lookout for prey. The assortment features three of the most popular raptors from the Jurassic World movie, Charlie, Delta, and Echo. The figures each span approximately 12 inches long with articulated arms, legs, and tails. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

Jurassic World: Where Dinosaurs Come to Life (Hardcover)

The official Augmented Reality book to accompany the highly anticipated Jurassic World includes five breathtaking Augmented Reality sequences featuring life-size dinosaurs and a brand-new dual user mode. This book is the perfect purchase for every Jurassic World and dinosaur fan. Plus, a free interactive app brings the action alive . . . right at home!

Jurassic World Dinosaur Field Guide (Paperback)

Written by two noted paleontologists and illustrated in big bold colors, the Jurassic World Dinosaur Field Guide is a kid-friendly nonfiction guide that uses simple text to describe over 100 dinosaurs. Kids will learn tons of awesome facts about the most well-known dinosaurs and some of the newest discoveries.

To enter, leave a comment letting me know who you would give or share this prize pack with. That’s it! Giveaway ends on June 9th at 11:59pm. Winner will be selected at random. Good luck!

Disclosure: This is not a compensated posts. Prizes were provided for review purposes, however all opinions are my own.