CALI TRIP: BEACH, BEACH, BEACH

The remainder of our beach trip went without a hitch, which was definitely welcomed after the mishap with my mom. We were able to spend three more days filled with adventures, friends, and treats. We enjoyed some old traditions and tried some new things. We swam and played and lounged. After six years of annual beach trips, we've really found our pace. And now that the kids are starting to get older, our trips are running much more smoothly than before. Well. Besides the whole thing with my mom...

FRIDAY: DAY FOUR

ate a quick breakfast before heading to Newport Beach to meet friends

did gymnastics at the beach! and enjoyed our time with the TX Hales

spent the day playing in the sand, in the water, and on the rocks

rode the ferry to Balboa Island and visited our favorite candy shop for taffy

returned via ferry and rode the ferris wheel at Balboa Fun Zone

SATURDAY: DAY FIVE

took our time in the morning and parted ways with my parents

headed out to Bolsa Chica Beach later than planned

decided on plan B when Bolsa Chica was backed up for a mile

played at Huntington Beach for a few hours

rented a family pedal bike and rode to the Huntington pier

went to Downtown Disney before dinner for some beignets

SUNDAY: DAY SIX

packed up and cleared out of the rental house in Anaheim

made a last minute change and headed to San Pedro

checked out the tide pools near the Cabrillo Bath House

visited to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium before heading home