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Best Places For Surfing in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz surf

Santa Cruz is well known for its surfing and surf culture and is one of the best places for surfing worldwide, and you’re in luck because Santa Cruz is one of the best places to travel in the fall as well, so put it on the list because it might be time for a Santa Cruz family vacation. The weather gets warmer in September and October and the waves get bigger.  With a number of sandy beaches and breaking waves perfect for riding, Santa Cruz is one of the best beach destination on the West Coast and has waves for both beginners looking to learn and for experts searching for the next big wave! 

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Family Trips to Take Before the Kids Go Back to School

Teens on vacation

Summer fun tends to fly by and before you know it, it’s time to take the kids back to school shopping! Don’t let these last sweet days of summer slip away. Take advantage of the break and get the kids and family together before school is back in session. Whether your kids are in jr. high, high school, or college, you won’t regret taking the time to reconnect with your kids before they get into back into the craziness of the school season with homework, extracurriculars, friends and more.Here’s a look at 3 quick getaway vacation ideas that you and your family can enjoy before the kids head back to class.

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4th of July Fireworks on the Oregon Coast

fireworks

Everyone’s favorite part about 4th of July is the fireworks and there are some gorgeous firework shows planned up and down the Oregon Coast near many of our Oregon Coast vacation rentals. Imagine spending the day at the beach enjoy a 4th of July picnic of hot dogs and hamburgers, playing frisbee with the kids and fetch with the dog, before snuggling up for some spectacular fireworks over the coast. 

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Reconnect With Your Teens This Summer at the Heceta Beach Vacation Cottage

Heceta Beach Teens

For many, summer vacation means reconnecting with family. It’s a chance to spend a little time away from the craziness of real life and take some time to bond with your loved ones. Taking this time is especially important if you’ve got teenagers! We all know how busy teens can get these days with school, friends and extracurricular activities! Take time this summer to enjoy a little fun in the sun with your teens before they head off to college, and bring them on a beach vacation they’ll remember for a lifetime.

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Best Memorial Weekend Getaway in Washington for Families

Leavenworth Wenatchee River Washington

Kick off the summer with a bang this Memorial Day Weekend and take the whole family to this perfect getaway spot in the Pacific Northwest. If you’ve never explored the small towns east of Seattle, amidst rushing rivers, below towering pine trees, and hidden in the peaks of the Cascade Mountain Range, now is the time to explore!


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