

This small space is loads of fun, with the kitchen wall done in chalk paint for little artists to go to town while dinner’s cooking. The views and open loft beds make it feel like sleeping in a treehouse. Now it has been renovated and upgraded with Netflix and Hulu to keep modern kids happy. This dome house was originally built in 1967 as a project for local art students. Sleeps up to 4, pets are allowed, not suitable for kids under 2. It’s more like glamping than a hotel, though the tipi has a bathroom, hot/cold shower, propane fire pit, fridge, mini kitchen, Wifi, 2 twin beds, and a queen bed.

Pick oranges right off the trees on the property and relax in the spa. Kids can hang out with friendly farm animals like Nigerian dwarf milking goats, miniature horses, llamas, and chickens. Photo courtesy of Airbnb Tipi at Wishing Well Mini-Ranch in VistaĮver wanted to sleep in a tipi? This little ranch has 3 Airbnb spaces one several acres, in case you want to come with family or friends. Wishing Well Mini Ranch has a 22' Tipi that you sleep in. Hike or walk in the mountains right out the backdoor if you need a day off of exploring or just relax and unwind. Then come back, tuck the kids in, and unwind in the two-person hot tub out in the back garden along the path overlooking the mountains. Watch the sunrise over the mountains before a day at Legoland or the San Diego Zoo. The entire front of the house is glass with breathtaking views over the mountains and reservoir below. This modern, light-filled, Scandinavian-inspired home is a beautiful base camp from which you can explore the magic of San Diego. Photo courtesy of Airbnb A Modern Scandinavian Haven in Bonita (near San Diego)
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Views for miles plus hiking trails right out the front door at this Scandinavian haven. Boogie boards, beach towels and chairs, an umbrella, beach blankets, tote bags, and a cooler are all available to you, so no need to bring anything. After a day out, come back to this Airbnb to fire up the grill, catch the sunset on the ocean view terrace, then soak it all away in the private hot tub. From this little paradise, you can walk to the famous Windansea Beach, see sea lions, kayak the cove, and more. We never even make it to the big local attractions, beyond the Birch Aquarium at Scripps. La Jolla is one of my family’s favorite low-key getaways. Windansea Woods Bungalow by the Sea in La Jolla But once you’re here, in addition to the delights of sleeping in a floating cabin, families can enjoy fishing, boating, playgrounds, walking trails, and birdwatching the hundreds of bird species on the property. It’s a little more rustic and you’ll need to bring your own linens (or sleeping bags), pillows, and towels. While you can rent dockside cabins, the real treat is the three cabins that float right on the water on one of the lakes. The 190‐acre park has seven beautiful recycled water lakes. The Floating Cabins at Santee Lake in SanteeĬabins sleep 3-5, floating cabins sleep 4. If you’re coming with a bigger group, or want Grandma and Grandpa (or older teens) to have their own space, the owners also have a vintage trailer on the property for rent. If you want to get out and explore the area, the ranch is just 15 miles from Oceanside Beach and 20 miles from Temecula Wine Country (and hot air balloon rides). The animals on the ranch LOVE attention and the hosts are avid bicyclists and happy to set you up with some great bike routes. This 4-acre animal ranch hosts a menagerie of friendly animals, which makes this getaway great for kids. Photo courtesy of Airbnb Artist's Bungalow on a Ranch in Fullbrook Meet the alpacas at this artist's bungalow on a scenic ranch. Southern California Coastal Vacation Rentals
