This three-day mother–daughter trip through Monterey and Big Sur combined dramatic Highway 1 views, redwood trails, hidden beaches, and plenty of time together. Here’s our complete itinerary, including where we stayed, what we loved, and what I would want another parent to know before visiting Big Sur with kids.

This eight-day Costa Rica family itinerary combines the beaches and wildlife of the Papagayo Peninsula with waterfalls, hot springs, and rainforest adventures in La Fortuna. Here’s exactly where we stayed, what we did with our two kids, and what I would change when planning Costa Rica with children.