It's Spring Break... Thrill or Chill at the Beach!

Our featured families

have shared
local

"Thrill or Chill"
adventures

theme parks
museums
pop-ups
shopping malls

but

our Spring Break Adventures would
feel incomplete without mentioning

the sun

the sand

the water
and waves

because the beach
is a California landmark

So...

from Santa Monica
to Laguna

Long Beach to Redondo

we hope your family

finds adventure on a beach
somewhere

(what type of beach adventures do you enjoy?)

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The Banks Family

"The Extended Family"

Our featured family shows us...

grandparents
children
grandchildren

The beach is a destination
the entire family can enjoy!

Seal Beach

One of the benefits of having the beach in your backyard

is that you don't have to wait until Spring Break to enjoy it

because whether it's... 

a Sunday Morning or

a Thursday Afternoon

the shore always belongs to you!

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The Gardner Family

"The Family w/ Teens"



It's ironic, but
It's no secret

that the beach is not
my favorite

(more about that here)

However...

since I was born and raised in a city
they call Long Beach

it's no surprise that we continue

to find our way to the beach
time and time again

Sunset Beach

Summer 2018

Our student athletes run in the

sand to build speed and endurance

 

but if you're like me and don't care
for the feeling of sand between your toes

you must admit
that the beach

is still...
without question...

one of the best places to watch the sunset!
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The Harris Family
"The Single Sisters"

Hermosa Beach

After a long week of

court
trials
hearings

our family attorney
(and her friends)

 

release stress with
volleyball on the beach!

Hermosa Beach

Need more ideas?

Pick up one of these books highlighting your destination!

(and find more Family Adventures here)

Find Family Adventure in Your Local Mall

It's Spring Break

and the kids are looking
for things to do

Don't complicate it...

there are plenty of family adventures
to be found right there in your local mall!

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The Beard Family

"The Family with Young Children"

Sometimes parents with young 

children need a night off

so early last year...

"Gardner Family Teens"
teamed up with
"Beard Family Young Children"

(and our church youth directors)

for a kid-friendly adventure
in one of our local malls!

Bowling
Round One Bowling and Amusement

because

the entire family can

try their hand at bowling

(ask your technician for "bumpers and ramps" to allow
participation by even the youngest members of your family) 

and watch in amazement
as they accomplish the perfect first roll!

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The Gardner Family

"The Family w/ Teens"



Slow down and stroll...

a comfortable pair of shoes
an unhurried block of time

and a little creativity

may allow you to find a variety
of interesting "shopping alternatives"

at your local mall or shopping center



One of my teens noticed this shop
so we decided to stop and try

Rolled Ice Cream

Step 1: Choose your flavor

Step 2: Choose your toppings

Step 3: Watch as they roll the ice cream

to create your dessert masterpiece

"Rex and Roll"- Cookies and Cream, Whipped Cream, Oreo Cookie, "Cookie Dust"

Not convinced?

Check the menu to find your
perfect flavor combination

and if

your kids are really into dinosaurs, use the coupons to visit
the Dinosaur Exhibit (at the mall down the street)

Make it a field trip...

My teens showed no interest in exploring this adventure,
but according to the flier you should Prepare to be Amazed!

(leave a comment if you visit the "Wonder of Dinosaurs")


Looking for more chill?

Consider a...

table massage
foot massage
hot stone massage

at the

Relaxation Station

How do you make time to relax?

(find more Family Adventures here)

Four Pop-Up Experiences (Possibly) Near You

It's fun to...

plan
budget
countdown

 the days until your family's
next vacation,

(but sometimes)

sometimes...

an unexpected
random
pop-up

museum
adventure
experience

is just what the family needs

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The Gardner Family

"Family w/ Teens"

Funbox

Thousand Oaks

a visit to this pop-up will

quickly remind you that

You're never too old to play...

the wall of teddy bears

an infinity room

and a

giant cereal bowl

are proof...

This is not just for children!

Got Almond Milk?

(Find out where Funbox is popping up next)

Check out our
"Funbox Takeover"!

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The Banks Family

"The Extended Family"

(featuring Shara and Jacoby)

The Museum of Illusions

 

an entire space devoted to the

art of the optical illusion

proving that

the perfect angle

the perfect photo

can trick even the most trained eye

What you see is what you get... or is it?

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The Harris Family

"The Single Sisters"

Bold...

Beautiful...

Breathtaking...

get ready for

Diner en Blanc

(Dinner in White)

Where elegance meets enchantment...

these pop-up dinners
(held in a secret location)

are global opportunities to

meet
dine
celebrate

in the beauty of
harmony and humanity

"Arrive as strangers... depart as friends"

(visit the site to learn more)

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The Dobson Family
"The Adults"



A "Thrill or Chill" adventure taken
(quite literally)

while learning the history and science

of

rich
cold
cream

(and rainbow sprinkles)

at the
Museum of Ice Cream

www.museumoficecream.com



You'll want to dive in...

as these installations were designed to engage
all of the senses, while reminding visitors that

"Anything is Possible"

because

everyone deserves time to
melt away all

worries
fears

and
the other cares of life!

(find more Family Adventures here)